How To Fix WW059 - No material type has been defined for MG materials

WW059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No material type has been defined for MG materials

How to fix this error?

Define the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMS2>attributes of the material
type</> for the material group material in Customizing.
Select "1" as the ID for <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_ST_0260>assignment of the
material type to identifier</> in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING
The equivalent function is described in the Customzing IMG.
Take into account the industry IMG and the retail IMG, since the
material type identifier is only used in retail.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW059 - No material type has been defined for MG materials ?

  The SAP error message WW059, which states "No material type has been defined for MG materials," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage materials in SAP that are classified under the "MG" (Material Group) category, but the system does not have a material type defined for that category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the material type for MG materials has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings in the SAP system are incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Material Group Assignment: The material you are trying to create or manage may be assigned to a material group that does not have a corresponding material type defined.
  System Customization: If the SAP system has been customized, it is possible that the necessary settings for MG materials were not included in the customization process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WW059 error, you can take the following