How To Fix WB2B044 - Material-dependent fields are copied from the material master again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Material-dependent fields are copied from the material master again

What causes this issue?

The material number has changed or been reentered.

System Response

All material-dependent fields (e.g. material text, dimensions) are
taken from the material master of the new material number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B044 - Material-dependent fields are copied from the material master again ?

  The SAP error message WB2B044, which states "Material-dependent fields are copied from the material master again," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations, where material master data is involved. This error indicates that the system is trying to copy material-dependent fields from the material master, but there is an issue with the data or the process.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The material master data may have inconsistencies or missing information that prevents the system from copying the required fields.
  Field Configuration: Certain fields in the material master may be configured in a way that they cannot be copied or are not set up correctly.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be configured to allow the copying of certain material-dependent fields.
  User Exits or BAdIs: Custom code or enhancements may be interfering with the standard copying process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and consistent. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Field Configuration: Check the configuration of the material master fields in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data, Plant Data) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the document type being used to ensure it allows for the copying of the necessary fields.
  Debugging: If custom code is involved, consider debugging the process to identify any issues with user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the copying of fields.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check and update material master data, or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to reproduce the error.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on material master data and sales document processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WB2B044 error and implement a solution to resolve it.