How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_VARIANTS011 - There is no configuration model for the configurable product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_VARIANTS - Message Class for Development Class COM_PRODUCT_VARIANTS

• Message number: 011

• Message text: There is no configuration model for the configurable product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_VARIANTS011 - There is no configuration model for the configurable product &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_VARIANTS011 indicates that there is no configuration model available for the specified configurable product. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC), where products can have multiple variants based on different characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Model: The most common cause is that the configurable product does not have an associated configuration model defined in the system.
  Incorrect Product Type: The product may not be set up as a configurable product in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect characteristics or classes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Model:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CS01 (Create Material) and verify if the configuration model exists for the product.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a configuration model for the product.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Configuration Model:
  
  If the configuration model is missing, you can create one using the transaction CU41 (Create Configuration Model) or CU42 (Change Configuration Model).
  Ensure that the model is correctly assigned to the configurable product.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Type:
  
  Ensure that the product is set up as a configurable product. You can check this in the material master data (transaction MM02).
  The material type should be set to a type that supports variant configuration (e.g., KMAT).
  
  
  
  Check Characteristics and Classes:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics and classes associated with the configuration model are correctly defined and assigned.
  Use transaction CT04 to check characteristics and CL02 to check classes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and work with configuration models. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration process, refer to SAP documentation or guides related to Variant Configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CU41: Create Configuration Model
  CU42: Change Configuration Model
  MM02: Change Material
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message COM_PRODUCT_VARIANTS011 and ensure that your configurable product is properly set up in SAP.