How To Fix CBGL00236 - &4 generation variant(s) found for material &1 and label category &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 236

• Message text: &4 generation variant(s) found for material &1 and label category &3

What causes this issue?

Taking into account the dangerous goods regulations, &V4& report
generation variants were found for material &V1& during label
determination. Dangerous goods regulations are taken into account in the
following way:
If the system finds dangerous goods regulations for the material, it
takes into account only the report generation variants in whose validity
areas the dangerous goods regulations that were found were specified.
If the system did not find any dangerous goods regulations for the
material, or if the <LS>No DGReg</> indicator was set in the IMG
activity <ZK><DS:SIMG.EHS_GLM_LABELTYPE2>Specify Label Categories</></>
for this label category, the system only takes into account the report
generation variants in whose validity areas <ZH>no</> dangerous goods
regulations were specified.
INCLUDE CBGLT_INFO_LABEL_DETERMINAT OBJECT DOKU ID TX
<ZH>Note:</>
You can assign a dangerous goods regulation as a validity area to a
report generation variant in the following way:
Select a generation variant on the <LS>Edit Generation Variant: Hit List
</> screen.
Choose <LS>Rating/Validity</>.
Choose the validity area category <LS>DGREGION</> in the <LS>Validity
Area</> screen area using the input help.
Choose a validity area whose key contains the dangerous goods regulation
that you want, for example, validity area DGADR for dangerous goods
regulation ADR.

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 CBGL00236 - &4 generation variant(s) found for material &1 and label category &3 ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00236 indicates that there are multiple generation variants found for a specific material and label category. This typically occurs in the context of label printing or generation in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Variants: The error arises when there are multiple generation variants defined for the same material and label category. This can happen if different variants have been created for different purposes or configurations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the label generation settings or the material master data.
  Data Duplication: Duplicate entries in the configuration for the material or label category can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Generation Variants: Check the generation variants defined for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like CBGL or CBGLVAR).
  Select a Specific Variant: If you need to generate a label, specify which generation variant you want to use. This can often be done in the label generation screen where you can select the appropriate variant.
  Delete or Modify Duplicates: If there are unnecessary or duplicate generation variants, consider deleting or modifying them to avoid confusion.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on managing generation variants and label categories.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CBGL (for label generation) and CBGLVAR (for managing generation variants).
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Label Configuration: Review the configuration settings for labels in the SAP EHS module or the relevant area where the error is occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.