How To Fix WW035 - Material group & already exists as generic material

WW035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Material group & already exists as generic material

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 already exist as a characteristics
profile, a material group hierarchy or a generic material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW035 - Material group & already exists as generic material ?

  The SAP error message WW035 indicates that there is an issue with the material group you are trying to create or modify. Specifically, it means that the material group you are attempting to use already exists as a generic material. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating a new material or when trying to assign a material to a group that is already defined as a generic material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Group: The material group you are trying to create or assign already exists in the system as a generic material.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the material master data settings that is causing the conflict.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error or misunderstanding of the material group naming conventions may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Material Groups: 
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and check if the material group already exists.
  If it