How To Fix SGT_MAIN234 - Segmentation structure &1 already in use and cannot be deleted.

SGT_MAIN234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Segmentation structure &1 already in use and cannot be deleted.

What causes this issue?

The segmentation structure is used in some document.

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?

Delete the segmentation structure from all the documents where it is
being used, in order to delete it.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SGT_MAIN234 - Details

• The SAP error message SGT_MAIN234 indicates that a segmentation structure (identified by &1) is currently in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's segmentation functionality, which is often used in areas like sales and distribution, marketing, or analytics.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a segmentation structure that is still being referenced or utilized in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Active Assignments: The segmentation structure is assigned to one or more objects (like reports, queries, or other data structures).
  Open Sessions: There may be active sessions or transactions that are currently using the segmentation structure.
  Data Dependencies: There might be data or configurations that depend on the segmentation structure, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check where the segmentation structure is being used.
  Look for any active assignments