How To Fix W_CB399 - Material Group 2 &1 does not exist

W_CB399 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 399

• Message text: Material Group 2 &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB399 - Material Group 2 &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB399: Material Group 2 &1 does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  W_CB399: Material Group 2 &1 does not exist
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the actual material group value that the system could not find.
  
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when you try to create or process a material master record or related transaction, and the system cannot find the specified Material Group 2 in the customizing tables.
  
  Material Group 2 is a classification field used in some SAP modules (e.g., Logistics, Material Management) to further categorize materials.
  The system expects the material group to be predefined in the customizing table but it is missing.
  This can happen if:
  The material group was not maintained in the system.
  There is a typo or incorrect material group code entered.
  The material group is referenced in a transaction but not yet created in the system.
  
  
  
  
  Where is Material Group 2 maintained?
  Material Group 2 is usually