How To Fix WGDS_ENH102 - Enter a valid material group in the designated input field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Enter a valid material group in the designated input field

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WGDS_ENH102: Enter a valid material group in the designated input field:
  
  Error Message
  WGDS_ENH102: Enter a valid material group in the designated input field
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the material group entered in a particular input field (usually during material master data creation, change, or related transactions) is not valid or does not exist in the system. The system expects a material group that is defined and active in the SAP system, but the entered value is either:
  
  Blank or empty
  Incorrect (typo or invalid code)
  Not maintained in the material group master data (T023)
  Not allowed in the current context (e.g., certain material groups may be restricted for specific plants or material types)
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Material Group (MATKL) is a key classification field in SAP used to group materials with similar attributes.
  The system validates the entered material group against the table T023 (Material Groups).
  If the material group is not found or invalid, the system throws this error to ensure data consistency and correctness.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Material Group Value:
  
  Verify the material group code you entered.
  Make sure it exists in the system and is correctly typed.
  
  
  
  Check Material Group Master Data:
  
  Use transaction SPRO or MM01/MM02 to check if the material group is maintained.
  You can also directly check table T023 via SE16/SE16N to see if the material group exists.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Group if Missing:
  
  If the material group does not exist, create it via customizing:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Material Master ? Settings for Key Fields ? Define Material Groups
  
  
  Or ask your SAP MM consultant to create the required material group.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the user may not have authorization to use certain material groups.
  Verify user roles and authorizations related to material master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Enhancements or User Exits:
  
  If this error appears due to a custom enhancement or validation (e.g., user exit, BAdI), review the custom code to ensure it correctly validates material groups.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Material Group Table: T023
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SE16/SE16N: Data Browser to check tables
  SPRO: Customizing for material groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes if the error persists after validation.
  User Exits/BAdIs: Sometimes custom validations are implemented that enforce stricter checks on material groups.
  
  
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  Error
  WGDS_ENH102: Enter a valid material group
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or non-existent material group entered
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct material group; maintain missing groups in customizing
  
  
  Related Tables
  T023 (Material Groups)
  
  
  Transactions
  MM01, MM02, SE16N, SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.