How To Fix SGT_SIC000 - Record contains the char. # for segmentation strategy &1 in the MRP node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_SIC - Message class for Segmentation rules consistancy check

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Record contains the char. # for segmentation strategy &1 in the MRP node

What causes this issue?

The requirement segment or stock segment value contains the character #
which is not supported.

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?

Maintain the values as * or valid segment combinations wherever the
character # is used for requirement or stock segment fields in the MRP
node of the segmentation strategy. You can do this in the Customizing
activity <ZK>Define Segmentation Strategies</> under <LS>Logistics ?
General > Segmentation</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_SIC000 - Record contains the char. # for segmentation strategy &1 in the MRP node ?

  The SAP error message SGT_SIC000 indicates that there is an issue with the segmentation strategy in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) node. Specifically, the error suggests that a record contains a character that is not valid for the specified segmentation strategy.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The segmentation strategy may contain invalid characters or symbols that are not allowed in the context of the MRP node.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the segmentation strategy settings or the way it is applied to the MRP node.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the relevant tables may have been corrupted or improperly entered, leading to the presence of invalid characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Segmentation Strategy:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the segmentation strategy in SAP.
  Verify that the strategy is correctly defined and does not contain any invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Node Settings:
  
  Check the MRP node settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to use the segmentation strategy.
  Make sure that the MRP node is properly linked to the segmentation strategy.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data in the relevant tables (e.g., MRP tables) to identify any records that may contain invalid characters.
  Clean up any records that have invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MD01, MD02, or MD03 to run MRP and see if the error persists.
  You can also use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on segmentation strategies and MRP configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Segmentation Strategy: This is a method used in MRP to categorize materials based on certain criteria, which can affect how planning is executed.
  MRP Node: This refers to the specific point in the MRP process where materials are planned and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SGT_SIC000 error message in SAP.