How To Fix CBGL00230 - No gen. variant found for mat. &1, packag. unit &2, and label cat. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 230

• Message text: No gen. variant found for mat. &1, packag. unit &2, and label cat. &3

What causes this issue?

No report generation variant was found during label determination for
material &V1& for packaging unit &V2& and label category &V3&. This
could be for the following reasons:
A report generation variant was specified in the label data in the
material master for the material, but its validity areas do not contain
the specified countries.
No report generation variant exists for label category &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00230 - No gen. variant found for mat. &1, packag. unit &2, and label cat. &3 ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00230 indicates that the system could not find a general variant for a specific material, packaging unit, and label category. This error typically arises in the context of label printing or packaging processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Global Label Management (GLM) or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing General Variant: The most common cause is that there is no defined general variant for the specified material, packaging unit, and label category in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or packaging unit may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a corresponding general variant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, packaging unit, or label category.
  Label Category Not Defined: The label category specified may not be defined in the system for the given material and packaging unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check General Variants: Verify if a general variant exists for the specified material, packaging unit, and label category. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Create or Update General Variant: If a general variant does not exist, you may need to create one. This can typically be done in the label management configuration area of SAP.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the packaging information and label categories.
  Check Label Category Configuration: Make sure that the label category is properly defined and linked to the material and packaging unit.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to create or manage general variants and label categories.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), or specific label management transactions to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant configurations in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP GLM or the specific module you are working with.