How To Fix MW292 - No material groups found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 292

• Message text: No material groups found

What causes this issue?

No material groups were found that meet the selection criteria.

System Response

The system finds all material groups that meet the selection criteria
and which belong to the hierarchy level selected.

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?

Check the selection criteria entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW292 - No material groups found ?

  The SAP error message MW292 ("No material groups found") typically occurs when the system is unable to find any material groups that match the criteria specified in your transaction or report. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or managing materials, or when running reports that require material group data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Groups: The most common cause is that no material groups have been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of configuration or data entry.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material groups.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving the material groups.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Material Groups.
  Ensure that material groups are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create Material Groups:
  
  If no material groups exist, you can create them using the same configuration path mentioned above.
  Use Transaction code: OMS2 to create or modify material groups.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access material groups.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria you are using in the transaction or report.
  Make sure that the criteria are not too restrictive and that they align with the existing material groups.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no issues with the material master data.
  Use Transaction code: MM02 to check and update material master records if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  OMS2: To define or change material groups.
  MM01/MM02: To create or change material master records.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material groups and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW292 error and ensure that material groups are properly configured and accessible in your SAP system.