How To Fix DMU337 - Material is used in the Product Variant Structure (PVS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMU - Digital Mock Up (DMU)

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Material is used in the Product Variant Structure (PVS)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMU337 - Material is used in the Product Variant Structure (PVS) ?

  The SAP error message DMU337 indicates that a material is being used in a Product Variant Structure (PVS), which prevents certain operations from being performed on that material. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change a material that is part of a variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material you are trying to modify or delete is currently linked to a Product Variant Structure. The PVS is used in variant configuration scenarios where different product variants are created based on certain characteristics. If a material is part of this structure, it cannot be removed or altered without first addressing its association with the PVS.
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMU337 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the PVS: Determine which Product Variant Structure the material is associated with. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Remove the Material from the PVS:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code related to Product Variant Structures (e.g., CU50 for configuration).
  Locate the specific PVS that includes the material.
  Remove the material from the PVS or adjust the configuration as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or links to the material in other configurations or structures.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation: Once the material has been removed from the PVS, you should be able to perform the desired operation (e.g., deletion or modification) without encountering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU50 (for configuring product variants) and CU01 (for creating or changing characteristics).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Product Variant Configuration and PVS to understand how materials are linked and managed within the system.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the PVS and associated materials.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the configuration to ensure that the product variants function as expected.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.