How To Fix VO010 - Group type 'W' not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Group type 'W' not maintained

What causes this issue?

It is possible that an entry in Customizing has not been created or was
not transported.

System Response

It is not possible to create picking waves.

How to fix this error?

Please contact the person responsible for Customizing or your systems
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO010 - Group type 'W' not maintained ?

  The SAP error message:
  VO010 Group type 'W' not maintained
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system expects a group type 'W' to be maintained in the configuration, but it is missing or not properly set up. Group types in SAP are used in various modules (such as Sales and Distribution, Logistics, or Organizational Management) to categorize or group certain elements.
  Specifically, in the context of this error, group type 'W' is typically related to partner functions, organizational units, or grouping criteria that are required for processing a transaction or configuration step.
  For example, in Sales and Distribution (SD), group types are used in partner determination procedures. If the group type 'W' is referenced in a partner determination procedure or organizational assignment but not maintained in the customizing, the system throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Customizing for Group Type 'W':
  
  Go to the relevant IMG path depending on the module:
  
  For partner functions in SD:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination
  For organizational management or other modules, check the relevant grouping or classification customizing.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Group Type 'W':
  
  If the group type 'W' is missing, create and maintain it with the required attributes.
  Ensure that all necessary details (description, assigned values, etc.) are properly entered.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Determination Procedures or Organizational Assignments:
  
  Check if any partner determination procedure or organizational assignment references group type 'W'.
  If yes, ensure that the group type is maintained and active.
  
  
  
  Transport and Test:
  
  After maintaining the group type, transport the changes if necessary.
  Test the transaction or process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  PPOMA_CRM – Maintain Organizational Management (if related to org units)
  WE20 – Partner Profiles (if related to IDoc partner functions)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This error is often encountered during partner determination setup or organizational management configuration.
  Always check the context in which the error appears to identify the exact customizing area.
  
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  
  While creating a sales order, the system tries to determine partners based on a procedure that includes group type 'W'. If 'W' is not maintained, the system cannot proceed and throws VO010.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or module context where this error occurs, I can give more precise instructions.