How To Fix WW404 - Please enter a version number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Please enter a version number

What causes this issue?

The version number identifies the material group tree that is/was
changed by a reclassification.

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?

Please enter a version number under which the new material group
hierarchy is stored until the physical reclassification.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW404 - Please enter a version number ?

  The SAP error message WW404 ("Please enter a version number") typically occurs in the context of planning or budgeting transactions, particularly when a version number is required but not provided. This error can arise in various SAP modules, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Version Number: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a version number in the relevant field. In many planning scenarios, a version number is necessary to differentiate between different planning scenarios (e.g., actuals, forecasts, budgets).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a version number for certain transactions or reports.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain versions, leading to the system prompting for a version number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Version Number: The simplest solution is to ensure that you enter a