How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE079 - Error while saving material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Error while saving material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE079 - Error while saving material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE079 - Error while saving material
  
  Cause:
  The error WSD_MESSAGE079 typically occurs during the material master data save process in SAP. It indicates that there was a problem when trying to save the material record. The root causes can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Data inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields: Required fields in the material master are not filled or contain invalid data.
  Authorization issues: The user does not have the necessary permissions to create or change the material.
  Locking issues: The material master record is locked by another user or process.
  Custom validations or user-exits: Custom code (user-exits, BADIs, or validations) triggered during save is causing the error.
  Integration errors: Problems with linked data such as classification, batch management, or accounting views.
  Technical issues: Database or system errors during the save operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WSD_MESSAGE079 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the detailed error log:
  
  Look at the short dump (transaction ST22) or application log (SLG1) for more detailed error messages.
  Check the message details in the material master transaction (e.g., MM01/MM02) to identify which field or validation failed.
  
  
  
  Verify mandatory fields:
  
  Ensure all required fields for the material type and views you are maintaining are correctly filled.
  Check for any missing or incorrect data entries.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create or change materials.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check for authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check for locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to see if the material master record is locked.
  If locked, either wait for the lock to be released or contact the user/process holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Review custom code:
  
  If your system has custom validations or user-exits (e.g., EXIT_SAPMM07M_001), check if these are causing the error.
  Debug the save process to identify if custom code is raising an error.
  
  
  
  Check integration data:
  
  Verify related data such as classification, batch management, or accounting views for inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all dependent master data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  System and database checks:
  
  If the error persists, check for system or database issues.
  Consult BASIS team for system logs and database consistency.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions involved:  
  
  MM01 (Create Material)  
  MM02 (Change Material)  
  MM03 (Display Material)  
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSD_MESSAGE079 or material master save errors.
  
  
  Debugging tips:  
  
  Use transaction SE38 to run report RMMMDL20 for material master data consistency checks.  
  Use debugging in MM01/MM02 to trace the save process and identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Authorization checks:  
  
  Use SU53 after the error to check missing authorizations.  
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or additional error details (e.g., accompanying messages), I can help narrow down the cause further.