How To Fix WM588 - Prod.gr. and assortment grade for prod. &1 and assortment &2 don't match.

WM588 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Prod.gr. and assortment grade for prod. &1 and assortment &2 don't match.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM588 - Prod.gr. and assortment grade for prod. &1 and assortment &2 don't match. ?

  The SAP error message WM588 indicates that there is a mismatch between the product group (Prod.gr.) and the assortment grade for a specific product and assortment. This error typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when trying to perform operations related to inventory management, such as stock transfers, goods movements, or picking.
  
  Cause:
  The mismatch can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The product group and assortment grade may not be correctly configured in the system. This can happen if the product was assigned to an incorrect product group or if the assortment grade does not match the expected values for that product group.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of the product master data can lead to this error.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the master data between different modules (e.g., Material Management (MM) and WM), it can lead to this error.
  Changes in Assortment: