How To Fix FSH_MAIN123 - Cannot enter variant data; generic material is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Cannot enter variant data; generic material is not maintained

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter any variant data if a generic material is not
maintained as the key field.

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?

Add a generic material in the key field of condition table.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN123 - Cannot enter variant data; generic material is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN123 ("Cannot enter variant data; generic material is not maintained") typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) when you are trying to enter or process data for a variant of a generic material that has not been properly set up in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material Not Maintained: The error indicates that the generic material (the base material from which variants are derived) has not been maintained correctly in the system. This could mean that the generic material does not exist, or it has not been configured to allow for variants.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration settings for the generic material may be incomplete or incorrect, preventing the system from recognizing the variants.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the generic material and its variants, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Generic Material: Verify that the generic material exists in the system. You can do