How To Fix W+650 - Material group & not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Material group & not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+650 - Material group & not available ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: W+650 Material group & not available
  
  1. Cause
  This warning message occurs when the system cannot find or access the specified Material Group in the relevant master data or configuration during a transaction or process. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual material group code that is missing or invalid.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material group entered does not exist in the system.
  The material group has been deleted or is inactive.
  The material group is not maintained in the relevant customizing or master data.
  Typographical error or incorrect material group code entered.
  The material group is not assigned or linked properly in the material master or related configuration.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve this warning, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Material Group Code:
  
  Check the material group code entered in the transaction or master data.
  Ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Material Group Master Data:
  
  Use transaction OMS2 (or SPRO ? Logistics General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Groups) to display and maintain material groups.
  Confirm that the material group is created and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Create Material Group:
  
  If the material group does not exist, create it in OMS2.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  In transaction MM03 (Display Material), verify the material group assigned to the material.
  Correct the material group if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Configuration:
  
  If the material group is used in pricing, valuation, or other configuration, ensure it is properly maintained there.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, correct the material group field.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMS2 – Maintain Material Groups
  MM01/MM02/MM03 – Create/Change/Display Material Master
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material group issues if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This warning may prevent further processing of material master data or related transactions until resolved.
  It may affect reporting, pricing, or inventory management if material groups are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  W+650 Material group & not available
  
  
  Cause
  Material group code missing, incorrect, or inactive
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain material group in OMS2; correct material master data; check configuration
  
  
  Transactions
  OMS2, MM03, SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.