How To Fix WM291 - Mat. group assignment takes place independently of communication profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Mat. group assignment takes place independently of communication profile

What causes this issue?

The communication profile (POS outbound profile) of the assortment
defines whether all material groups may be sold there or only those
defined in the plant/material group master.

System Response

This profile is taken into account when you attempt to list value-only
materials, so that only those value-only materials defined in the plant
master will be listed.

How to fix this error?

If you set this flag, this profile will be ignored. All material groups
that exist will be listed in the assortments you have selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM291 - Mat. group assignment takes place independently of communication profile ?

  The SAP error message WM291 ("Mat. group assignment takes place independently of communication profile") typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when there is an issue related to the assignment of material groups in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a material group to a material, but the assignment is not being processed as expected due to the communication profile settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Communication Profile Settings: The error often arises when the communication profile settings in the Warehouse Management system do not align with the material group assignment process. This can happen if the communication profile is not correctly configured or if it does not support the material group assignment.
  
  
  Material Master Data: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect material group assignments.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Configuration: The configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts during the material group assignment process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Communication Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the communication profile in the Warehouse Management module.
  Ensure that the communication profile is correctly set up to handle material group assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records for the materials involved in the error.
  Ensure that the material groups are correctly assigned and that there are no inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the Warehouse Management configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for material group assignments.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing configurations that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the material group assignment process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to Warehouse Management and material group assignments for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), WM01 (Warehouse Management), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WM291 for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WM291 error and implement a solution to resolve it.