How To Fix WW005 - Enter a material group description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter a material group description

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the name of a material group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW005 - Enter a material group description ?

  The SAP error message WW005, which states "Enter a material group description," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a material group in the SAP system without providing a necessary description for that group. This description is essential for identifying and categorizing materials within the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to create a new material group or modify an existing one without entering a description.
  The description field for the material group is left blank, which is a mandatory field in the material group creation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WW005 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Material Group Creation/Modification Screen:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for material group maintenance (e.g., OMD1 for creating a material group or OMD2 for changing it).
  
  
  
  Enter a Description:
  
  In the relevant field for the material group description, enter a meaningful and descriptive name for the material group. This description should clearly indicate the purpose or