How To Fix WW063 - Material type & is not defined

WW063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Material type & is not defined

What causes this issue?

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create a material type with material type identifier '1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW063 - Material type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message WW063, which states "Material type & is not defined," typically occurs when the system encounters a material type that has not been properly configured or defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master record, when trying to post a transaction involving a material, or when executing certain reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material type in question has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may have been incorrectly specified in the transaction or master data.
  Transport Issues: If the material type was recently added or modified in a different environment (like development) and not transported correctly to the production environment, it may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain material types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type