How To Fix FSH_MAIN124 - Invalid entry; enter a generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Invalid entry; enter a generic material

What causes this issue?

You have not used a generic material to maintain variant data.

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?

To maintain variant data, you must use a generic article.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN124 - Invalid entry; enter a generic material ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN124: Invalid entry; enter a generic material typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) or similar modules where generic materials are used to manage product variants. This error indicates that the system expects a generic material entry, but the input provided does not meet the criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material entered may not be defined as a generic material in the system.
  Missing Generic Material: The generic material may not exist in the system, or it may not be properly configured.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error or incorrect selection in the material entry field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the generic materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Entry: Check the material number you entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that you are entering a valid generic material.
  Check Material Master: Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and verify if