How To Fix WAUF_ADD002 - Enter either a hierarchy or material group(s)

WAUF_ADD002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAUF_ADD - Allocation Table Add-On Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter either a hierarchy or material group(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAUF_ADD002 - Enter either a hierarchy or material group(s) ?

  The SAP error message WAUF_ADD002 indicates that when trying to create or modify a record (often related to sales or material management), the system requires either a hierarchy or specific material groups to be entered. This error typically occurs in the context of creating or managing sales documents, material master records, or similar transactions where categorization is necessary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not provided the required hierarchy or material group(s) in the relevant fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow for the entry of the required data.
  Data Integrity: There may be issues with the data integrity or relationships between the materials and their respective groups or hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Data: Ensure that you enter either a valid hierarchy or the appropriate material group(s) in the fields specified by the error message.
  
  Check the fields in the transaction where the error occurred and fill in the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: