How To Fix WJ002 - No access to material grouping in promotion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WJ - Additionals

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No access to material grouping in promotion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WJ002 - No access to material grouping in promotion ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WJ002 No access to material grouping in promotion
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to access or assign a material grouping in a promotion (typically in SAP Sales and Distribution or SAP Retail) but does not have the necessary authorization or the material grouping is not properly maintained or assigned in the system.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The user’s authorization profile does not include access to the specific material grouping or promotion.  
  The material grouping is not assigned or maintained in the promotion condition or pricing procedure.  
  The material grouping master data is missing or incorrectly configured.  
  The promotion or condition record is restricted to certain material groupings, and the current material grouping is not included.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:  
  
  Verify that the user has the correct authorization objects assigned, especially those related to material groupings and promotions.  
  Typical authorization objects involved:  
  
  M_MATE_MAT (Material Master)  
  V_VBKA_VKO (Sales Document Authorization)  
  Custom authorization objects related to promotions or material groupings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Material Grouping Configuration:  
  
  Ensure the material grouping is correctly maintained in the system (transaction codes like MM03 to check material master, or specific promotion configuration transactions).  
  Check if the material grouping is assigned to the promotion or condition record properly.
  
  
  
  Check Promotion Setup:  
  
  Review the promotion condition records or promotion setup to confirm that the material grouping is included and valid.  
  Use transaction codes like WJ01 (Promotion Maintenance) or relevant condition maintenance transactions.
  
  
  
  Adjust or Extend Authorizations:  
  
  If the user lacks access, update the user roles/profiles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations for the material grouping and promotion.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  WJ01 - Promotion Maintenance  
  MM03 - Display Material Master  
  PFCG - Role Maintenance  
  VK11 / VK12 / VK13 - Condition Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:  
  
  M_MATE_MAT - Material Master  
  V_VBKA_VKO - Sales Document Authorization  
  Custom objects related to promotions
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:  
  
  SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)  
  SAP Retail (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Notes:  
  
  Always ensure that the material grouping exists and is active.  
  Check if the promotion is restricted to certain material groupings and adjust accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  If after these checks the problem persists, consider enabling detailed logging or debugging to trace the authorization check or configuration step causing the error.