Message type: E = Error
Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration
Message number: 217
Message text: Article &1 with variant &2 is not defined
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881217
- Article &1 with variant &2 is not defined ?The SAP error message "881217 Article &1 with variant &2 is not defined" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific article (product) with the given variant in the database. This can occur in various contexts, such as during sales order processing, inventory management, or when trying to access product details.
Cause: Missing Master Data: The article or its variant has not been created in the system. This could be due to data not being uploaded or created properly. Incorrect Input: The article number or variant entered may be incorrect or misspelled. Data Deletion: The article or variant may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the system.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the article master data or variant management.
Solution: Check Article Master Data: Go to the article master data transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and verify if the article &1 and its variant &2
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