How To Fix WRMA011 - Article &1 is defined for material grp &2, but material grp &3 in RMA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA - RMA Development

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Article &1 is defined for material grp &2, but material grp &3 in RMA

What causes this issue?

Article &v1& has been assigned to material group &v2& in the article
master, but to material group &v3& in RMA.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create data integrity.
You must either reorganize the article master, or assign the article
using the view maintenance (wrma_v_t023) for the material group listed
in the article master.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA011 - Article &1 is defined for material grp &2, but material grp &3 in RMA ?

  The SAP error message WRMA011 indicates a mismatch between the material group defined for an article and the material group associated with the RMA (Return Material Authorization) process. Specifically, the error states that the article is defined for one material group, but the RMA is referencing a different material group.
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Mismatch: The article (item) is assigned to a specific material group in the system, but the RMA process is trying to reference a different material group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or the RMA settings that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the RMA or the material master could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the article in question and verify the assigned material group.
  Ensure that the material group is correctly defined and matches the intended group for the RMA.
  
  
  
  Review RMA Configuration:
  
  Check the RMA configuration settings to ensure that the correct material group is being referenced.
  If necessary, update the RMA to reference the correct material group that matches the article.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the material group in the RMA or the material master as needed.
  Ensure that all relevant users are trained to avoid similar data entry errors in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling material groups and RMAs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the RMA process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) depending on where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to material master data and RMA processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRMA011 error and ensure that the material group assignments are consistent across your SAP system.