How To Fix WU675 - Internal error: Material master (segment WWS) for & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Internal error: Material master (segment WWS) for & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU675 - Internal error: Material master (segment WWS) for & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WU675 indicates that there is an internal error related to the material master data, specifically in the segment WWS (which typically refers to the "Warehouse Management" segment). The message suggests that the system is unable to find the material master data for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material in question may not have been created in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Views: The necessary views for the material master (like Warehouse Management) may not have been maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and see if it can be retrieved.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01. Ensure that all necessary views, including the Warehouse Management view, are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check and maintain the material master data. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause. This may require assistance from a developer or SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MAST: Material to BOM Link
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  MARD: Storage Location Data for Material
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management and warehouse management processes.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further investigation.