How To Fix WS213 - Material group & differs from that (&) of material &

WS213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Material group & differs from that (&) of material &

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WS213 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WS213: Material group & differs from that (&) of material &
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform a transaction (such as creating or changing a material, or creating a document involving materials) where the material group assigned to a material does not match the material group expected or assigned in the context of the transaction or document.
  For example, if you are creating a purchase order or a goods movement and the material group of the material you enter differs from the material group expected or previously assigned in the document or master data, SAP throws this error to prevent inconsistencies.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Material Group is a classification key used to group materials with similar attributes or usage.
  The system expects consistency in material groups when materials are referenced or combined in certain transactions.
  If the material group of the material you enter differs from the material group already assigned or expected, the