How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE233 - Material &1 is a generic material of price catalog &2; generic mat.grp &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Material &1 is a generic material of price catalog &2; generic mat.grp &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE233 - Material &1 is a generic material of price catalog &2; generic mat.grp &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE233: Material &1 is a generic material of price catalog &2; generic mat.grp &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message indicates that the material you are trying to process or use is defined as a generic material in the specified price catalog (&2) and belongs to the generic material group (&3).
  
  Generic Material: In SAP, a generic material is a placeholder or a template material used in pricing catalogs to represent a group of similar materials rather than a specific individual material.
  The system is informing you that the material (&1) is not a specific material but a generic one, which might affect pricing or other processes that expect a concrete material.
  
  This message often appears in scenarios involving:
  
  Pricing procedures where price catalogs are used.
  Material determination or substitution logic.
  Sales or purchasing documents referencing generic materials.
  
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Usage: Using a generic material in a context where a specific material is required.
  Price Catalog Setup: The material is maintained as generic in the price catalog, but the business process expects a concrete material.
  Material Master Data: The material master record is flagged or categorized as generic.
  Configuration Issue: The generic material group or price catalog settings might not align with the business process requirements.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify if the material (&1) is indeed marked as generic.
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material and check its classification and group.
  
  
  
  Review Price Catalog Setup:
  
  Check the price catalog (&2) and the generic material group (&3) configuration.
  Use transaction WSD1 or relevant pricing catalog transactions to review the catalog entries.
  
  
  
  Use Specific Material Instead of Generic:
  
  If the process requires a specific material, replace the generic material with a concrete material.
  Adjust the document or process to reference a specific material.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing or Material Determination Logic:
  
  If generic materials are intended to be used, ensure that the pricing procedure and material determination logic can handle generic materials properly.
  Consult with your pricing or SD/MM consultant to adjust the logic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to generic materials and price catalogs.
  Sometimes, patches or configuration guides are available to handle such scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Generic Materials are often used in industries where products are grouped for pricing or cataloging purposes (e.g., chemicals, pharmaceuticals).
  Handling generic materials requires careful configuration in pricing and material determination to avoid errors.
  This message is informational but may indicate a mismatch in expected material usage.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this message appears, I can help with more tailored advice.