How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL008 - Only new segments will be copied for existing materials

WRF_MATERIAL008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL - Additional Messages for Material Master (Retail)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Only new segments will be copied for existing materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL008 - Only new segments will be copied for existing materials ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL008 indicates that when you are trying to create or modify a material in the system, only new segments will be copied for existing materials. This typically occurs in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with the creation of new materials based on existing ones.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to copy data from an existing material to a new material, but the system has determined that certain segments (data fields) cannot be copied because they are already defined for the existing material. This is often due to the following reasons:
  
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types have specific rules about which data can be copied or inherited from existing materials.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the segments that prevent the copying process from completing successfully.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the material master may restrict the copying