How To Fix SGT_MAIN232 - Cannot change strategy for Material &2 with Material Category &1.

SGT_MAIN232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Cannot change strategy for Material &2 with Material Category &1.

What causes this issue?

Segmentation structure and strategy cannot be changed for the
material/article with the selected material category.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can select material/article to be assigned or unassigned from a
different material category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN232 - Cannot change strategy for Material &2 with Material Category &1. ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN232 indicates that there is an issue with changing the strategy for a specific material in the system. The message typically appears when you attempt to modify the strategy for a material that is associated with a specific material category, and the system does not allow this change due to certain constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Category Restrictions: The material category associated with the material may have restrictions that prevent changes to the strategy.
  Existing Assignments: The material may already be assigned to a specific strategy that cannot be altered due to existing dependencies or configurations.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow changes to the strategy for certain material categories or types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the strategy for that material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Category: Review the material category of the affected material. Ensure that it allows for strategy changes. You may need