How To Fix CBGL00237 - &4 generation variant(s) found for material &1 (minimal number)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 237

• Message text: &4 generation variant(s) found for material &1 (minimal number)

What causes this issue?

&V4& report generation variants were found for material &V1& during
label determination. As few generally valid report generation variants
were determined as possible.
INCLUDE CBGLT_ENV_PARAM_GLM_VAR_DET OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE CBGLT_INFO_LABEL_DETERMINAT OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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 CBGL00237 - &4 generation variant(s) found for material &1 (minimal number) ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00237 indicates that there are generation variants found for a specific material, and it typically occurs in the context of variant configuration. This error is related to the configuration of materials that have multiple variants, and it suggests that the system has identified a minimal number of generation variants for the specified material.
  Cause:
  The error message CBGL00237 is triggered when:
  
  The system finds that there are multiple configuration variants for a material, but the minimum number of variants required for processing is not met.
  This can happen if the configuration settings for the material are not properly defined, or if there are issues with the variant configuration master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data and check the configuration settings for the material in question. Ensure that the configuration profile is correctly assigned and that all necessary characteristics and values are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Generation Variants:
  
  Use transaction code CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU60 (Configuration Variant) to review the generation variants associated with the material. Ensure that the variants are correctly defined and that the minimum requirements are met.
  
  
  
  Adjust Minimum Requirements:
  
  If applicable, adjust the minimum number of generation variants required for the material. This can be done in the configuration profile settings.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies or constraints that may be affecting the generation of variants. Ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined and that they do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs. You can do this by attempting to create or process the material again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on variant configuration and error handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU03 (Display Configuration Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.