How To Fix WB2_ASGT111 - TC &1, item &2: Material cannot be changed. Assignments exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2_ASGT - Shadow items ans assignments

• Message number: 111

• Message text: TC &1, item &2: Material cannot be changed. Assignments exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2_ASGT111 - TC &1, item &2: Material cannot be changed. Assignments exist. ?

  The SAP error message WB2_ASGT111 indicates that a material cannot be changed because there are existing assignments related to it. This typically occurs in the context of materials management, where certain configurations or assignments prevent modifications to a material's data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to change a material that has existing assignments in various areas, such as:
  
  Open Purchase Orders: If there are open purchase orders referencing the material, changes cannot be made.
  Stock in Transit: If there is stock in transit or stock that is already allocated to sales orders.
  Existing Assignments: The material may be assigned to various master data objects (like BOMs, routings, etc.) that prevent changes.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts changes (e.g., blocked for procurement).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Review the assignments related to the material. You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand), or CS03 (Display BOM) to check for any existing references.
  
  
  Remove or Update References: If possible, remove or update the references that are causing the restriction. This may involve:
  
  Closing or deleting open purchase orders.
  Adjusting stock levels.
  Modifying or deleting BOMs or routings that reference the material.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status: If the material is blocked or has a status that prevents changes, you may need to change its status to allow modifications.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure about the implications of removing assignments, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., procurement, production planning) to ensure that changes will not disrupt business processes.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) after ensuring that all assignments are cleared or updated.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for material management, such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for material management to understand the implications of changing material data and the assignment process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.