How To Fix WM220 - In assortment & only defined mat. groups allowed, not &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 220

• Message text: In assortment & only defined mat. groups allowed, not &

What causes this issue?

Material groups are defined for this assortment in the material group
assortment owner master. However, it is specified in the communication
profile of this assortment that only those materials which are allowed
in the material group assortment master are allowed in this assortment.
(This means that there is no entry in the "Sales allowed in all
material groups" field.)

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Expand the material group assortment master or cancel listing of these
materials in this assortment or use another communication profile for
the assortment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM220 - In assortment & only defined mat. groups allowed, not & ?

  The SAP error message WM220 typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when you are trying to perform an operation that involves an assortment or material group that is not defined or allowed in the current context. This error indicates that the material group you are trying to use is not part of the defined assortment for the operation you are attempting.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Material Group: The material group you are trying to use is not defined in the assortment for the warehouse or the specific operation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Warehouse Management settings that restrict the use of certain material groups.
  Data Entry Error: The material group may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the material group you are trying to use is defined in the assortment for the relevant warehouse.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Assortments.
  
  
  
  Update Assortment:
  
  If the material group is not included in the assortment, you will need to add it. This can typically be done by navigating to the assortment definition and including the necessary material groups.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the material group entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct and matches the defined groups in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for your specific SAP version to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OMI1 (for assortment definition) or MM01 (to check material master data) to investigate the issue further.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify assortment settings in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WM220 error and implement a solution to resolve it.