How To Fix WM222 - Material group not entered in material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Material group not entered in material &

What causes this issue?

Only materials which are assigned to a material group are permitted in
SAP Retail Assortment Maintenance.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM222 - Material group not entered in material & ?

  The SAP error message WM222 ("Material group not entered in material &") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when a material is being processed, but the material group has not been defined for that material. This can prevent various operations from being completed, such as goods movements, inventory management, or other warehouse activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Group: The material in question does not have a material group assigned in its master data.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have been fully maintained, leading to missing fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of material types or material groups in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the Basic Data view or the Sales Organization view to see if the material group is filled in. If it is blank, you will need to update it.
  
  
  
  Update Material Group:
  
  If the material group is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant view (usually Basic Data 1) and enter the appropriate material group.
  
  
  
  Review Material Group Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material group you want to assign is defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Logistics - General -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Material Groups.
  If necessary, create a new material group.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which material group to assign or if there are specific business rules regarding material groups, consult with your SAP functional team or material management team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  Material Group: A classification of materials that can be used for reporting and analysis purposes.
  Material Master: The central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views such as Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM222 error and ensure that the material group is properly assigned to the material in question.