How To Fix WE047 - No material groups selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 047

• Message text: No material groups selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE047 - No material groups selected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE047 - No material groups selected
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of IDoc processing, typically when dealing with message types related to materials (e.g., MATMAS IDocs). The message indicates that the system expected one or more material groups to be selected or specified, but none were provided.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  When generating or processing IDocs for material master data, the selection criteria require material groups to be specified, but the user or process did not select any.
  In ALE/EDI distribution or inbound processing, the system checks for material group filters, and if none are set, it raises this error.
  Custom or standard filters in the distribution model or partner profiles might require material groups to be defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  When generating the IDoc (e.g., via transaction BD10 for MATMAS), ensure that material groups are selected if the system or configuration requires it.
  If you are using a custom program or report, verify that the material group selection parameter is correctly filled.
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Model and Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction BD64 (Distribution Model) and check the filters for the relevant message type.
  Ensure that material groups are properly maintained in the filter criteria.
  In partner profiles (WE20), check if any filters or parameters require material groups.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements or User Exits:
  
  If there are user exits or BADIs implemented for material master IDoc processing, verify that they do not enforce material group selection unnecessarily.
  Adjust the logic if needed to handle cases where no material groups are selected.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that the material master data has valid material group assignments.
  If material groups are missing or inconsistent, update the material master records accordingly.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After correcting the selection or configuration, re-execute the IDoc generation or processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  BD10 - Create MATMAS IDocs (Material Master)
  BD64 - Distribution Model
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc Display and Monitoring
  
  
  
  IDoc Type:
  
  Typically related to MATMAS (Material Master) IDocs.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to MATMAS IDoc processing and filters.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on ALE/EDI material master distribution.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WE047 No material groups selected means the system expected material groups to be specified for processing material master data IDocs but found none. The fix involves ensuring material groups are selected in the IDoc generation or filtering criteria, verifying partner profile and distribution model settings, and checking any custom logic that might enforce this requirement.