How To Fix PPH_WRKCTRGRP006 - æGroup typeÆ is a required field

PPH_WRKCTRGRP006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_WRKCTRGRP - MESSAGES RELATED TO WORK CENTER GROUP

• Message number: 006

• Message text: æGroup typeÆ is a required field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_WRKCTRGRP006 - æGroup typeÆ is a required field ?

  The SAP error message "PPH_WRKCTRGRP006 'Group type' is a required field" typically occurs in the context of work center group configuration in the Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the system expects a value for the "Group type" field, which has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The "Group type" field is mandatory, and if it is left blank when creating or modifying a work center group, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the work center groups, leading to the requirement of this field not being met.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information while creating or editing the work center group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Required Field:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where you are encountering the error (e.g., CR01 for creating a work center group).
  Ensure that you fill in the "Group type" field with the appropriate value. This could be