How To Fix 2X005 - Material "&" is not allocated to a variant class

2X005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2X - Messages from lists

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Material "&" is not allocated to a variant class

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& is not allocated to a variant class type and therefore
cannot be configured.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2X005 - Material "&" is not allocated to a variant class ?

  The SAP error message "2X005 Material '&' is not allocated to a variant class" typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not assigned to a variant class, which is necessary for the system to understand how to handle the configuration of that material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material has not been assigned to any variant class in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be suitable for variant configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material may not have been properly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the "Classification" view.
  Check if the material is assigned to a variant class. If not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Assign Material