How To Fix /SCWM/PSA005 - Product group &1 does not belong to product group type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PSA -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Product group &1 does not belong to product group type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PSA005 - Product group &1 does not belong to product group type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PSA005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the product group and the product group type in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that involves a product group that is not compatible with the specified product group type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Product Group Assignment: The product group you are trying to use is not assigned to the correct product group type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the product group settings, where the product group type does not match the expected type for the operation you are performing.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong product group or type is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product groups in SAP EWM.
  Verify that the product group is correctly assigned to the appropriate product group type.
  If necessary, reassign the product group to the correct type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product group and ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the product group type is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during a specific transaction, review the data entered for that transaction.
  Ensure that the correct product group and product group type are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on product groups and types in EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/MAT1 (for material master) or /SCWM/PRDGRP (for product group maintenance) to check and maintain product groups.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  EWM Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for best practices on managing product groups and types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your product groups are correctly configured in the SAP EWM system.