How To Fix WW220 - Material maintenance terminated

WW220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Material maintenance terminated

What causes this issue?

You have cancelled material maintenance.

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?

If you want to use a reference material and/or a material group
material to help you create materials for a material group, you need to
repeat your entries save them.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW220 - Material maintenance terminated ?

  The SAP error message WW220, which states "Material maintenance terminated," typically occurs during the process of creating or updating material master records in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes of WW220 Error
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master record that prevent the system from processing the changes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the material maintenance activities.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the material management module can lead to this error.
  
  
  System Errors: Temporary system issues or bugs in the SAP environment can also cause this error.
  
  
  Lock Entries: If another user is currently editing the same material record, it may lead to a lock situation, causing the maintenance process to terminate.
  
  
  Solutions to WW220 Error
  
  
  Check Data Completeness: Review the data being entered or modified in