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