How To Fix WW073 - Object & already exists as a material group in the Classification System

WW073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Object & already exists as a material group in the Classification System

What causes this issue?

Data is inconsistent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_WIEDERHOLEN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW073 - Object & already exists as a material group in the Classification System ?

  The SAP error message WW073 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a material group in the classification system, but the specified object (material group) already exists. This can occur during various operations, such as creating a new material group or trying to assign a material to a group that is already defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the material group you are trying to create or modify already exists in the classification system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the material group name or ID you are trying to use.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to prevent duplicate entries for material groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Material Groups: Before creating a new material group, check the existing material groups in the classification system to ensure that the one you want to create does not already exist. You can do this