How To Fix SY260 - Data segment ID of total matrix is invalid

SY260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Data segment ID of total matrix is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY260 - Data segment ID of total matrix is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SY260, which states "Data segment ID of total matrix is invalid," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with matrix reports or data segments.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Data Segment ID: The data segment ID being referenced in the report or matrix is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data segments in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Corruption: There could be corruption in the data or the metadata associated with the data segments.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data segment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SY260 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Segment ID:
  
  Verify that the data segment ID being used in the report or matrix is correct and