How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS073 - Material_group is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Material_group is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS073 - Material_group is initial ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS073: Material_group is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) processes, especially during goods movements or warehouse tasks involving materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the Material Group field is empty (initial) for the material involved in the process. The system expects the material group to be maintained because it is used in warehouse processes such as determination of storage bins, putaway strategies, or warehouse task creation.
  
  The material master record does not have the Material Group field filled.
  The warehouse process or configuration requires the material group for processing.
  Custom logic or warehouse process steps depend on the material group for decision-making.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Group in Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number.
  Navigate to the Basic Data 1 view.
  Check the field Material Group (MATKL).
  If it is empty, enter the appropriate material group.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Process Configuration:
  
  Verify if the warehouse process or custom logic requires the material group.
  If the material group is mandatory, ensure all materials involved have this field maintained.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run reports or checks to identify materials with empty material group fields.
  Update them accordingly to avoid recurring errors.
  
  
  
  Custom Code or User Exits:
  
  If custom code or user exits are involved in warehouse processes, check if they expect the material group.
  Adjust the code or ensure data completeness.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Group (MATKL) is a key classification field in the material master used for grouping materials with similar attributes.
  It is often used in warehouse management for:
  
  Storage bin determination.
  Putaway and picking strategies.
  Reporting and analytics.
  
  
  Missing material group data can cause errors in warehouse task creation or goods movement postings.
  Always ensure master data completeness to avoid such errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WGDS_PROCESS073: Material_group is initial
  
  
  Cause
  Material group field in material master is empty
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain material group in MM02 ? Basic Data 1 view
  
  
  Context
  Warehouse Management / EWM processes requiring material group
  
  
  Additional
  Check custom code or warehouse config depending on material group
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying materials missing the material group, you can run a simple selection report in MM60 or use SE16N on table MARA with filter MATKL = '' (empty).
  
  Let me know if you want a step-by-step guide on maintaining the material group or checking related configurations!