How To Fix WRF_PRC_CTR004 - Enter a material group or a material

WRF_PRC_CTR004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_CTR - Purchasing Procurement Controlling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a material group or a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_CTR004 - Enter a material group or a material ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_CTR004 indicates that a material group or a material is required in the context of a pricing condition or a related transaction. This error typically occurs in the SAP system when you are trying to create or modify pricing conditions, and the system expects either a material group or a specific material to be specified, but neither has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a material or material group in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure or condition type may be configured in such a way that it requires a material or material group to be specified.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to the omission of required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that you enter either a material number or a material group in the relevant fields before proceeding. Check the transaction screen where the error