How To Fix SGT_MAIN254 - Cannot maintain segmentation for selected material.

SGT_MAIN254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Cannot maintain segmentation for selected material.

What causes this issue?

Segmentation fields cannot be assigned to the material

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 assign segmentation to a material which doesn't have:
Material Types selected as 'VKHM Additionals' and 'KMAT Configurable
materials'.
Open documents.
Note: You cannot maintain segmentation for a variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN254 - Cannot maintain segmentation for selected material. ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN254 ("Cannot maintain segmentation for selected material") typically occurs in the context of SAP's segmentation functionality, which is often used in the context of materials management and sales and distribution. This error indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segmentation data for a specific material.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Segmented: The material you are trying to maintain may not be set up for segmentation. Segmentation must be enabled for the material in question.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for segmentation may not be completed in the system. This includes settings in the material master or in the segmentation profile.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain segmentation data for the material.
  Incorrect Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for segmentation changes (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the material or