How To Fix WN049 - Dept. &1 not maintained as default value in MG &2, plant &3

WN049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Dept. &1 not maintained as default value in MG &2, plant &3

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign the specified department to the material group
because it is not maintained in the plant.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, check the entry of the &V2&
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_ST_0720.SIMG_OWGR>material group</>.
Assign a department maintained in the plant to the material group, or
create the department for the plant in the plant master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN049 - Dept. &1 not maintained as default value in MG &2, plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message WN049 indicates that a default value for a department (Dept. &1) has not been maintained in the material group (MG &2) for the specified plant (plant &3). This error typically arises in the context of material master data maintenance, particularly when trying to create or modify materials that require a department assignment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Department: The department that is being referenced in the error message has not been set as a default for the specified material group in the plant.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master settings or in the organizational structure that prevents the default department from being recognized.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered data incorrectly or omitted necessary information when trying to create or modify the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Default Department:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW1 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to maintain the default department for the material group