How To Fix FSH_MAIN068 - Maintain variant group for a generic article or its variant only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Maintain variant group for a generic article or its variant only

What causes this issue?

You can maintain variant group only for a generic article and its
variants. Variant group cannot be maintained for other articles such as
single article, structured article, and so on.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain variant group only for a generic article and its variants.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN068 - Maintain variant group for a generic article or its variant only ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN068 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining a variant group for a generic article or its variant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) or similar modules where articles and their variants are managed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to maintain a variant group for an article that is either:
  
  A generic article (a parent article that does not have specific characteristics assigned).
  A variant of a generic article that does not have a proper variant group defined.
  
  In essence, the system is indicating that the operation you are trying to perform is not valid for the type of article you are working with.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Article Type: Ensure that you are working with the correct type of article. If you are trying to maintain a variant group for a generic article, you need to first create or select a specific variant.
  
  
  Maintain Variant Group:
  
  If you are working with a generic article, you need to create a variant group for its variants. This can typically be done in the article master data maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction code MM42 for maintaining articles).
  Navigate to the relevant section where you can maintain the variant group and ensure that the variants are correctly assigned to the group.
  
  
  
  Create Variants: If you do not have any variants created for the generic article, you will need to create them first. This can be done in the article master data maintenance.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that your system configuration allows for the maintenance of variant groups. Sometimes, specific settings in the configuration may restrict certain operations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps or the configuration, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to article management and variant groups.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM42 (Change Article), MM41 (Create Article), and MM43 (Display Article).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to article and variant group maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSH_MAIN068 error and successfully maintain the variant group for your articles.