How To Fix W_CB094 - Material group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Material group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB094 - Material group &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB094 Material group &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to reference a material group (also known as material group code or material group key) that is not defined or does not exist in the SAP system. Material groups are used to classify materials for reporting, pricing, and other business processes.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:  
  
  The material master record references a material group that has not been created in the system.  
  Data migration or upload processes where material groups are incorrectly assigned or missing.  
  Custom programs or user exits that assign or check material groups but refer to non-existent groups.  
  Typographical errors when entering the material group manually.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction OMS2 (Define Material Groups) or SPRO ? Logistics General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Groups ? Define Material Groups.
  Verify if the material group code mentioned in the error message (&1) exists.
  If it does not exist, create the material group with the appropriate description.
  
  
  
  Correct Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master record.
  Verify the material group field (usually field MATKL in the Basic Data view).
  Correct the material group to a valid existing group.
  
  
  
  Data Upload / Migration:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload (e.g., LSMW, BAPI, IDoc), ensure the source data contains valid material group codes.
  Validate and correct the source data before upload.
  
  
  
  Custom Code / User Exits:
  
  Review any custom code or user exits that assign or validate material groups.
  Ensure they reference valid material groups.
  
  
  
  Transport / Client Copy Issues:
  
  Sometimes material groups may not be transported between clients or systems.
  Check if the material group exists in the target client/system.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Material Group (MATKL): A key field in the material master used for grouping materials for pricing, reporting, and inventory management.
  Transaction OMS2: Used to maintain material groups.
  Impact: While this message is a warning (W_), it may affect processes that rely on material group classification, such as pricing procedures, reporting, or material valuation.
  Related Tables:  
  
  T023 – Material Groups  
  MARA – Material Master General Data (field MATKL)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Material group code referenced does not exist in the system.  
  Solution: Create the missing material group or correct the material master data to use an existing group.  
  Check: OMS2 for material groups, MM02 for material master, and data upload sources.
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!