How To Fix FSH_MAIN045 - Variants of generic article &1 are not maintained in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Variants of generic article &1 are not maintained in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN045 - Variants of generic article &1 are not maintained in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN045 indicates that variants of a generic article are not maintained in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) or similar modules where generic articles and their variants are used to manage inventory and sales.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A generic article is defined in the system, but its specific variants (like size, color, etc.) are not created or maintained for the specified plant.
  The system is trying to perform an operation (like sales order processing, inventory management, etc.) that requires the variants to be available in the specified plant, but they are missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the generic article number and check if the variants are maintained for the specified plant.
  If not, you will need to create or maintain the variants for that plant.
  
  
  
  Create Variants:
  
  If the variants do not exist, you can create them using the transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Ensure that you select the appropriate views and enter the necessary details for each variant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the variants are assigned to the correct plant. You can do this in the material master data under the plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that the data for the generic article and its variants is consistent across the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to managing generic articles and variants for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Generic Articles: In SAP Fashion Management, a generic article is a master record that represents a product with multiple variants (like different sizes or colors).
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials (products) in SAP, and it is crucial for inventory management, procurement, and sales.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and others related to material management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.