How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE240 - Keyword &1 for Material Group &2 is deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Keyword &1 for Material Group &2 is deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE240 - Keyword &1 for Material Group &2 is deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE240: Keyword &1 for Material Group &2 is deleted
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error message indicates that a specific keyword (represented by &1) associated with a material group (represented by &2) has been deleted or is no longer valid in the system. 
  In SAP, keywords are often used in classification or search help contexts to categorize or identify materials within a material group. If a keyword that was previously assigned to a material group is deleted or removed from the system, any process or transaction trying to reference that keyword will trigger this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  A keyword used in material master data or classification has been deleted from the keyword catalog.
  The material group’s keyword assignment has been changed or removed.
  Data inconsistency due to incomplete or incorrect master data maintenance.
  Custom programs or interfaces referencing deleted keywords.
  
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  Material master data maintenance (MM01/MM02)
  Classification transactions (CL20N, CL30N)
  Search helps or selection screens using keywords for material groups
  Custom reports or interfaces that rely on keyword assignments
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the keyword &1 for material group &2:
  
  Go to the classification system (transaction CL02 or CL20N) and verify if the keyword still exists.
  If the keyword was deleted unintentionally, restore or recreate the keyword.
  
  
  
  Verify material group keyword assignments:
  
  Check the material group master data and ensure that the keyword assignments are valid.
  Use transaction OMS2 or relevant IMG settings to check material group configurations.
  
  
  
  Update or correct master data:
  
  If the keyword is no longer valid or needed, update the material master or classification data to remove references to the deleted keyword.
  Run consistency checks or data validation reports to identify and correct invalid keyword references.
  
  
  
  Check custom code or interfaces:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or custom processing, review the code or interface logic to ensure it does not reference deleted keywords.
  Adjust the logic to handle missing or deleted keywords gracefully.
  
  
  
  Transport or system synchronization:
  
  If keywords were deleted in one system but not updated in others (e.g., development vs. production), ensure transports are properly moved and master data is synchronized.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CL02 - Change Class
  CL20N - Change Object Characteristics
  OMS2 - Material Group Configuration
  MM01/MM02 - Create/Change Material Master
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KSSK - Keywords
  T023 - Material Groups
  AUSP - Characteristic Values (if classification is involved)
  
  
  
  Notes / SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and material master keyword handling.
  Review SAP documentation on material group and keyword management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSD_MESSAGE240 occurs because a keyword assigned to a material group has been deleted. To resolve it, verify and restore the keyword if needed, or update the material master/classification data to remove references to the deleted keyword. Also, ensure consistency across systems and custom programs.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.