How To Fix FSH_DEM_PIR072 - Variants of generic article &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_DEM_PIR - Fashion specific Planned Independent Requirements

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Variants of generic article &1 does not exist in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_DEM_PIR072 - Variants of generic article &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_DEM_PIR072 indicates that there is an issue related to the availability of variants of a generic article in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules where generic articles and their variants are managed.
  Cause:
  The error message "Variants of generic article &1 does not exist in plant &2" suggests that the system is unable to find the specified variants of a generic article in the designated plant. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Variants: The variants for the specified generic article have not been created or are not assigned to the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The variants may exist, but they are not assigned to the plant you are trying to access.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the variants in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and check if the variants for the generic article exist in the specified plant.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Variants:
  
  If the variants are missing, create them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., using the "Create Material" function).
  Ensure that the variants are correctly assigned to the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the generic article and its variants to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify that the variants are assigned to the correct plant. You can do this by checking the plant-specific data in the material master.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variants in the specified plant. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing generic articles and variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how to manage master data in SAP Fashion Management can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.