How To Fix WXPB132 - Material type has been changed successfully

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Material type has been changed successfully

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB132 - Material type has been changed successfully ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP message WXPB132:
  
  SAP Message: WXPB132 - Material type has been changed successfully
  
  1. Cause
  
  This message is an informational confirmation message (not an error or warning).
  It appears when the material type of a material master record has been successfully changed.
  The system confirms that the requested change to the material type has been completed without issues.
  
  
  2. Meaning
  
  The material type controls various attributes and behaviors of a material in SAP (e.g., whether it is a raw material, finished product, service, etc.).
  Changing the material type can affect how the material is processed in procurement, inventory management, sales, and other modules.
  The message indicates that the system has accepted and saved the new material type for the material.
  
  
  3. Solution / Next Steps
  
  Since this is a success message, no corrective action is needed.
  You can proceed with further processing or configuration as required.
  However, be aware that changing the material type can have significant impacts:
  
  Some fields may become mandatory or optional.
  Some views in the material master may be added or removed.
  Data consistency should be checked, especially if the material is already used in transactions.
  
  
  It is recommended to:
  
  Review the material master data after the change.
  Check related master data and transactional data for consistency.
  Inform relevant users or departments about the change if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master (where you typically change the material type)
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  Material types are configured in SPRO under Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Material Types.
  
  
  Important Notes:
  
  Changing material type is not always straightforward; some restrictions apply.
  If the material has existing stock or transactional data, SAP may restrict or warn about changing the material type.
  Always perform such changes in a controlled environment and consider the impact on business processes.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message ID
  WXPB132
  
  
  Message Type
  Information (Success confirmation)
  
  
  Cause
  Material type change was performed successfully
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; verify data consistency
  
  
  Related TCode
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with changing material types or understanding the impact, feel free to ask!