How To Fix WW034 - Material group & exists already as char. profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Material group & exists already as char. profile

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 a material group that does not yet exist as a material group
hierarchy or a characteristic profile.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW034 - Material group & exists already as char. profile ?

  The SAP error message WW034 indicates that there is an issue with the material group in relation to the characteristic profile in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the material group you are trying to create or modify already exists as a characteristic profile in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The material group you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system as a characteristic profile.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a misconfiguration in the material master data or the classification system.
  Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or CL03 (Display Class) and check if the material group already exists.
  If it does, you may need to use that existing material group instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Profile: 
  
  If you need to change the characteristics of the existing material group, consider modifying the existing characteristic profile instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate: 
  
  If you find that there are indeed duplicates and they are not needed, you may consider deleting the unnecessary entries. Be cautious with this step, as it may affect other data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific guidelines on handling material groups and characteristic profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material groups and characteristic profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for WW034 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, always test to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the material group functions as expected.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WW034 error and manage your material groups effectively in SAP.