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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 material master data has a material group that is not valid or not maintained properly.
  
  
  Where does this check happen?
  
  During PO creation or change.
  In user-specific or role-specific authorization checks.
  In selection criteria for purchasing documents.
  Possibly in user exit or BAdI implementations that enforce material group restrictions.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Material Group in PO:
  
  Verify the material group assigned to the PO item.
  Transaction: MM03 (Display Material) ? Check the material group field.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has authorization for the material group.
  Authorization object: M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document Type), M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: Material Type), or custom authorization objects related to material groups.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to see missing authorizations.
  Adjust user roles or profiles in PFCG to include the required material groups.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Range Settings:
  
  Check if there are selection ranges defined for material groups in the purchasing document type or user parameters.
  Sometimes, selection ranges are maintained in customizing or user parameters restricting material groups.
  Transaction ME21N or ME22N might have validations or user exits restricting material groups.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Verify if there are any validations or substitutions in SPRO under:
  
  Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Define Document Types or related settings.
  
  
  Check if any user exits or BAdIs are implemented that restrict material groups.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Group or Selection Range:
  
  If the material group is incorrect, correct it in the material master or PO.
  If the selection range is too restrictive, expand it to include the required material group.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WG (related to Purchasing)
  Message Number: 454
  The &1 in the message is replaced by the PO number.
  This error is a standard SAP message indicating a mismatch between material group and allowed selection criteria.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material group of PO item not in allowed selection range or user authorization.
  
  
  Effect
  PO creation or change is rejected with message WG454.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct material group, user authorizations, selection ranges, and customizing.
  
  
  Transactions
  ME21N, ME22N, MM03, SU53, PFCG, SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where this occurs, I can help you with more specific steps or debugging tips.