How To Fix WRF_PCM220 - Generic material already exists; material group cannot be changed again

WRF_PCM220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Generic material already exists; material group cannot be changed again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM220 - Generic material already exists; material group cannot be changed again ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM220 indicates that there is an attempt to change the material group of a material that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when managing materials in the SAP system, particularly in the Retail or Wholesale modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Material Group: The material you are trying to modify already has a material group assigned to it, and the system does not allow changing it once it has been set.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency rules to prevent issues that could arise from changing fundamental attributes of materials that are already in use.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being locked or in use in transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not locked or in a status that prevents changes. You can check the material status in the