How To Fix WU422 - Material & has not been assigned to the product catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Material & has not been assigned to the product catalog

What causes this issue?

In the item overview in the field for positioning, you entered a
material number that is not assigned to a product catalog.

How to fix this error?

Only material numbers of assigned promotion items are permitted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU422 - Material & has not been assigned to the product catalog ?

  The SAP error message WU422 indicates that a specific material has not been assigned to the product catalog. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or in scenarios involving the management of materials and their classifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material in question has not been linked to the relevant product catalog. This can happen if the material was created without being assigned to a catalog or if the assignment was inadvertently removed.
  Catalog Configuration: The product catalog may not be properly configured to include the material type or category.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions or authorization issues preventing the assignment of the material to the product catalog.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the material from being recognized in the catalog.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Material to Product Catalog:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like MM02 for material master maintenance).
  Locate the material that is causing the error.
  Go to the appropriate view (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, or Basic Data) and ensure that the material is assigned to the correct product catalog.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Product Catalog Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the product catalog is correctly set up to include the material type or category.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or configuration team to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to assign materials to the product catalog.
  If there are restrictions, work with your security team to resolve any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the material master data.
  Correct any inconsistencies that may be affecting the assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the WU422 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on product catalogs and material management for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU422 error and successfully assign the material to the product catalog.