How To Fix W+659 - Material group does not exist

W+659 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Material group does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+659 - Material group does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W+659 Material group does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  W+659 Material group does not exist
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when you try to assign or use a material group in SAP that has not been defined or created in the system. Material groups are used to classify materials for reporting, pricing, and organizational purposes. If the material group code entered does not exist in the material group master data, SAP issues this warning.
  
  Explanation
  
  Material groups are maintained in SAP via transaction OMS2 or through IMG path:
  Logistics - General ? Material Master ? Settings for Key Fields ? Define Material Groups
  When creating or changing a material master record (MM01/MM02), if you enter a material group that is not defined in the system, SAP cannot validate it and throws this warning.
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so the system may allow you to proceed,