How To Fix WU505 - &1 of generic material &2 cannot be shown in result field

WU505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 505

• Message text: &1 of generic material &2 cannot be shown in result field

What causes this issue?

The calculated quantity of the generic material cannot be displayed in
the result field.

System Response

The quantity in the result field of the generic material is set to 0.
The quantities in the variants of the generic material remain
unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Check the quantities in the variants of the generic material and change
these if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WU505 - Details

• The SAP error message WU505 indicates that a generic material cannot be displayed in the result field. This typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with generic materials in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Generic Material Definition: The error often arises when the system is trying to display a generic material that does not have specific data associated with it. Generic materials are used in scenarios where specific material details are not necessary, but the system may require more detailed information to display.
  
  
  Missing Data: The specific material or data related to the generic material may not be maintained in the system. This could include missing master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the details of the generic material.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material types or the way generic materials