How To Fix WW024 - The department number entered does not exist

WW024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 024

• Message text: The department number entered does not exist

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid department or create a new
<DS:SIMG.W_OE_EG_WL_0175.SIMG_OWER>department</> in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW024 - The department number entered does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WW024, which states "The department number entered does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter or process data related to a department that is not defined in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or updating employee records, processing payroll, or managing organizational structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Department: The department number entered does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or because the department has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Department: The department may exist but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the department data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the organizational structure in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Department Number: Check the department number entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the format and values defined