How To Fix WP121 - Corporate group data unknown for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Corporate group data unknown for material &

What causes this issue?

Corporate group data is unknown for material &.

System Response

Sales volume could not be updated for the material.

How to fix this error?

Enter the <DS:TRAN.MM01>general data for the material</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP121 - Corporate group data unknown for material & ?

  The SAP error message WP121, which states "Corporate group data unknown for material &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the corporate group data associated with a specific material in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of material master records, or when trying to perform certain transactions related to the material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Corporate Group Data: The corporate group data for the specified material is not maintained in the system. This could happen if the material was created without the necessary corporate group information.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material master, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the corporate group data for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the corporate group data is maintained for the material in question.
  If it is missing, you can add the necessary corporate group data using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can use transaction code MM03 to verify the material details.
  
  
  
  Maintain Corporate Group Data:
  
  If the corporate group data is not maintained, you can do so by navigating to the appropriate views in the material master and entering the required information.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the corporate group data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the database is in a healthy state.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM17: Mass Maintenance of Material Master
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  MBEW: Material Valuation
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material master data management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.