How To Fix WG454 - PO &1 rejected: material group not in selection range

WG454 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 454

• Message text: PO &1 rejected: material group not in selection range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG454 - PO &1 rejected: material group not in selection range ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WG454 PO &1 rejected: material group not in selection range
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a Purchase Order (PO) when the material group assigned to the PO item is not included in the allowed or defined selection range for the user, purchasing organization, or the specific transaction.
  In other words, the system checks whether the material group of the PO item falls within a predefined selection range (often set in user parameters, authorization objects, or customizing settings). If the material group is outside this range, the PO is rejected with this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material group assigned to the PO item is not authorized for the user or purchasing group.
  The selection range for material groups in the purchasing document type or user profile is restricted.
  Customizing settings or user authorizations restrict the material groups that can be processed.
  The