How To Fix WWGR004 - No material group matched the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WWGR - Distribution of material groups

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No material group matched the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WWGR004 - No material group matched the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message WWGR004 ("No material group matched the selection criteria") typically occurs when a user is trying to perform an action related to material groups, such as creating or modifying materials, and the system cannot find any material groups that meet the specified criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria used to filter material groups may be incorrect or too restrictive, leading to no matches being found.
  Missing Material Groups: The material groups that the user is trying to access may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain material groups.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving the material groups.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for material groups may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the transaction. Ensure that the criteria are correct and not overly restrictive.
  Verify Material Groups: Check if the material groups you are trying to access exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01, MM02) and checking the material group settings.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material groups. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any issues with the material master data. This may involve using transaction codes like MM03 to view material details.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for material groups in the IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material groups include MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Group Definition: Material groups are used in SAP to categorize materials for reporting and analysis purposes. They can be defined in the material master record.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WWGR004 error and implement a solution.