How To Fix WW006 - Material group & exists already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material group & exists already

What causes this issue?

The material group & already exists.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a new material group number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW006 - Material group & exists already ?

  The SAP error message WW006 ("Material group & exists already") typically occurs when you are trying to create a new material group in the system, but a material group with the same identifier already exists. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in materials management (MM) or when dealing with material master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the material group you are trying to create already exists in the system. SAP does not allow duplicate entries for material groups.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the material group code you are trying to enter, leading to confusion with an existing group.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be existing entries that were not accounted for.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Material Groups: Before creating a new material group, check the existing material groups in the system. You can do this by navigating to