How To Fix WC152 - No material group material defined for material group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WC - POS interface - outbound and Tickets & Additionals

• Message number: 152

• Message text: No material group material defined for material group &

What causes this issue?

The system is configured so that a material group material can but does
not have to exist for a material group.

System Response

Since the material group material is required for determining the tax
code, no tax codes can be prepared or sent for this material group.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WC152 - No material group material defined for material group & ?

  The SAP error message WC152 "No material group material defined for material group &" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a material in SAP, and the system cannot find a defined material group for the specified material group code. This can happen in various transactions related to material management, such as creating a material master record or processing inventory.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Group Definition: The specified material group does not have any materials defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Group Code: The material group code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: The material group may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create materials in the specified material group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMSR (or SPRO for configuration) to check the configuration of material groups.
  Ensure that the material group in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Group Code:
  
  Double-check the material group code you are using. Make sure it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Materials:
  
  If the material group is valid but has no materials assigned, you may need to create a material under that group using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Ensure that the material group is assigned to the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials in the specified material group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the material group, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMSR: Maintain Material Groups
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  
  Material Group: A material group is a classification of materials that share similar characteristics. It is used for reporting and analysis purposes in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WC152 error and successfully work with the material group in SAP.