How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE085 - Error while saving reference material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Error while saving reference material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE085 - Error while saving reference material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE085 - Error while saving reference material
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is an issue while trying to save a reference material in SAP, often within the context of SAP Warehouse Management (WM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), or Material Management (MM) modules. The root causes can include:
  
  Data inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields: The reference material data being saved might be incomplete or inconsistent.
  Authorization issues: The user might not have sufficient permissions to save or modify the reference material.
  Locking conflicts: The material master or related data might be locked by another user or process.
  Configuration errors: Incorrect or missing configuration in the system related to reference materials.
  Technical issues: Database errors, transport inconsistencies, or bugs in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WSD_MESSAGE085 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the detailed error log:
  
  Look at the short dump (ST22) or application log (SLG1) for more detailed information about the error.
  
  
  Verify data completeness and correctness:
  
  Ensure all mandatory fields for the reference material are filled correctly. Validate the data against the business rules.
  
  
  Check user authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check if there are missing authorizations.
  
  
  Check for locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to see if the material master or related objects are locked by another user or process. If so, coordinate with the user or release the lock if appropriate.
  
  
  Review configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings related to reference materials in the relevant module (e.g., MM, WM, EWM).
  
  
  Update or correct the reference material:
  
  If the reference material is corrupted or inconsistent, try to correct it or recreate it if necessary.
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any SAP Notes related to WSD_MESSAGE085 or the specific context in which the error occurs. Apply relevant notes or patches.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved with the above steps, raise a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and steps to reproduce the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to check:  
  
  MM02 / MM01 (Material Master maintenance)  
  LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) if data migration is involved  
  SM12 (Lock entries)  
  SU53 (Authorization check)  
  ST22 (Short dumps)  
  SLG1 (Application logs)
  
  
  
  Modules involved:  
  
  MM (Material Management)  
  WM (Warehouse Management)  
  EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Search SAP ONE Support Launchpad with keywords like "WSD_MESSAGE085", "Error while saving reference material", and the module name.
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or scenario), I can help narrow down the cause and solution further.