How To Fix WW012 - Material group & created. Additional material maintenance desirable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Material group & created. Additional material maintenance desirable

System Response

The material group was created successfully. The respective materials
were only created in an outline form and need to be completed.

How to fix this error?

Choose Goto -> Material group material in the menu or press the button
"Material group material maintenance". You access material
maintenance. Maintain the material group reference material there in as
much detail as possible. You can use it not only as a user-friendly
input facility but also as a reference for all material data belonging
to the respective material group.
If you entered new value-only materials, you should also maintain the
respective material group materials and/or hierarchy materials,
particularly the respective (plant-dependent) tax classification.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW012 - Material group & created. Additional material maintenance desirable ?

  The SAP error message WW012 typically indicates that there is a requirement for additional material maintenance for a specific material group. This message is often encountered in the context of material master data management, particularly when creating or updating materials in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message WW012 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Material Master Data: The material group may not have all the necessary data fields filled out, which is required for the material to be created or updated.
  Missing Configuration: The material group may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the need for additional maintenance.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify materials in the specified material group.
  Custom Validation Rules: There may be custom validation rules in place that require certain fields to be filled out based on the material group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WW012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material group in transaction code OMD1 (or similar, depending on your SAP version).
  Ensure that all required fields are defined and that the material group is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Complete Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the specific material group and ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out.
  Use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to add or update the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials in the specified material group.
  If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Custom Validation Rules:
  
  If your organization has implemented custom validation rules, consult with your SAP functional team to understand what additional data is required for the material group.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Maintenance Requirements:
  
  Sometimes, the error may indicate that additional maintenance is required for specific views of the material master. Ensure that all relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03 (Display Material), and OMD1 (Material Group Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the WW012 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to material master data management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.