How To Fix CBGL00246 - &4 generation variant(s) for material &1 and label category &3 filtered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 246

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00246 - &4 generation variant(s) for material &1 and label category &3 filtered ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00246 indicates that there are no generation variants available for a specific material and label category combination. This error 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:
  
  Missing Generation Variants: The primary cause of this error is that there are no defined generation variants for the specified material (&1) and label category (&3). Generation variants are templates or configurations that dictate how labels are generated for specific materials.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material or label category may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required generation variants.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the material or the label category, which can prevent the system from finding the appropriate generation variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Generation Variants: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like CBGLVAR or CBGLV depending on your version) to check if generation variants exist for the specified material and label category.
  If they do not exist, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Generation Variants:
  
  If no generation variants are found, you can create new ones by defining the necessary parameters for the material and label category.
  Ensure that the generation variant is correctly linked to the material and label category in question.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the material is assigned to the correct label category.
  Make sure that the material is active and not flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to create and manage generation variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing generation variants and label printing, such as CBGLVAR for generation variants and CBGLV for label printing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify generation variants in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message CBGL00246 and ensure that the necessary generation variants are in place for your materials and label categories.