How To Fix W_DFE009 - Restriction of items using the specified material groups

W_DFE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Restriction of items using the specified material groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE009 - Restriction of items using the specified material groups ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W_DFE009: Restriction of items using the specified material groups:
  
  SAP Error Message: W_DFE009
  Text: Restriction of items using the specified material groups
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) or document processing in SAP, especially when dealing with material group restrictions configured in the system.
  
  The system has a configuration or master data setting that restricts the use of certain material groups in the document or transaction.
  When a document (e.g., invoice, purchase order, billing document) contains items belonging to material groups that are restricted or not allowed for the current process or partner, this warning is triggered.
  It is often related to compliance or business rules that limit which material groups can be processed or invoiced electronically or under certain conditions.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  In SD billing documents or MM invoices during document validation.
  During e-invoice generation or output determination.
  In scenarios where material