How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL_DDIC003 - Maintenance group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL_DDIC - Messages for Package WRF_ARTICLEMAINTENANCE_DDIC

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Maintenance group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL_DDIC003 - Maintenance group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL_DDIC003 indicates that the maintenance group specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, and the system cannot find the specified maintenance group in the relevant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Maintenance Group: The maintenance group you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the maintenance group field.
  Missing Configuration: The maintenance group may not have been set up in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW1 (or navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics > Material Management > Material Master > Settings for Material Master > Define Maintenance Groups).
  Verify if the maintenance group you are trying to use exists in the list. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Maintenance Group:
  
  If the maintenance group is missing, you can create a new one in the same transaction (OMW1).
  Enter a new maintenance group code and provide a description.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  If you find that the maintenance group exists but was entered incorrectly, correct the entry in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify maintenance groups.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the maintenance groups that should be available, consult with your SAP configuration team or the person responsible for maintaining the material master settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMW1: Define Maintenance Groups
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and maintenance groups.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_MATERIAL_DDIC003 error and successfully manage your material master records.