How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE106 - Material group &1 does not exist; enter a valid material group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Material group &1 does not exist; enter a valid material group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE106 - Material group &1 does not exist; enter a valid material group ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE106 Material group &1 does not exist; enter a valid material group
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified Material Group in the SAP database. The material group entered (represented by &1 in the message) is either:
  
  Not created or maintained in the system.
  Incorrectly typed or does not exist in the current client.
  The material group master data might have been deleted or is inactive.
  The user is trying to assign or reference a material group that is invalid or not recognized by the system.
  
  
  Explanation:
  Material groups in SAP are used to classify materials with similar attributes or characteristics. They are maintained in the system to facilitate reporting, valuation, and procurement processes. If a material group is not found, SAP cannot proceed with the transaction or process that requires this classification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Group:
  
  Verify the material group code entered is correct.
  Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Material Group:
  
  Go to transaction OMS2 (or SPRO ? Logistics General ? Material Master ? Settings for Key Fields ? Define Material Groups).
  Check if the material group exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new material group with the required code and description.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorization to view or use the material group.
  
  
  
  Check Client and System:
  
  Confirm you are working in the correct client where the material group is maintained.
  Sometimes, material groups are client-specific.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the material group was recently deleted or changed, check for data consistency and update related master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMS2 – Maintain Material Groups
  MM01 / MM02 – Create/Change Material Master (where material group is assigned)
  SPRO – Customizing for material groups
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T023 – Material Groups
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Material groups are important for grouping materials for reporting, pricing, and procurement.
  Always ensure material groups are maintained before assigning them to materials.
  If integrating with other modules (e.g., MM, SD), ensure material groups are consistent across processes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.