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How To Fix MW263 - No material group assigned to material &1


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

  • Message number: 263

  • Message text: No material group assigned to material &1

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  • System Response

    INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

    How to fix this error?

    Enter the data manually.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW263 - No material group assigned to material &1 ?

    The SAP error message MW263 "No material group assigned to material &1" indicates that a specific material (identified by the placeholder &1) does not have a material group assigned to it in the system. Material groups are used in SAP to categorize materials for various purposes, such as reporting, pricing, and inventory management.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Assignment: The material in question has not been assigned to any material group in the material master data.
    2. Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the material master, the material group field may have been left blank or incorrectly filled.
    3. Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of material groups in the system, or the material group may have been deleted or made inactive.

    Solution:

    1. Assign Material Group:

      • Go to the material master record for the affected material.
      • Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) to access the material master.
      • Navigate to the appropriate view (usually the Basic Data view) and assign a valid material group to the material.
      • Save the changes.
    2. Check Material Group Configuration:

      • Ensure that the material group you are trying to assign exists and is active in the system.
      • Use transaction code OMD1 to check the configuration of material groups.
    3. Review User Authorizations:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the material master data.
    4. Data Consistency Check:

      • If the issue persists, consider running a data consistency check or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure there are no underlying issues with the material master data.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • MM01: Create Material
      • MM02: Change Material
      • MM03: Display Material
      • OMD1: Maintain Material Groups
    • Material Group Usage: Material groups are often used for reporting and analytics, so ensuring that materials are correctly categorized can help in inventory management and procurement processes.

    • SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material master data and material groups.

    • Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.

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