How To Fix WWGR051 - Short description missing for product group hierarchy level &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WWGR - Distribution of material groups

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Short description missing for product group hierarchy level &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WWGR051 - Short description missing for product group hierarchy level &1 ?

  The SAP error message WWGR051 indicates that there is a missing short description for a product group hierarchy level in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a product group hierarchy, and the system expects a short description for a specific level but cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Description: The primary cause of this error is that the short description for the specified product group hierarchy level (indicated by &1) has not been maintained in the system.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be due to a data entry error where the description was not entered or was deleted inadvertently.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the product group hierarchy in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Description:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Go to the section for maintaining product group hierarchies.
  Locate the specific hierarchy level indicated by the error message.
  Enter a valid short description for that level and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all required fields for the product group hierarchy are filled out correctly.
  Review other hierarchy levels to ensure they are also properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if the product group hierarchy is correctly linked to the materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on maintaining product group hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, MM01, MM02, and MM03 for material management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to product group hierarchies.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product group hierarchies in the system.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing short description and ensuring that all hierarchy levels are properly maintained, you should be able to resolve the WWGR051 error.