How To Fix FSH_MAIN155 - Material ID for variant &1 should be same as generic article

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Material ID for variant &1 should be same as generic article

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN155 - Material ID for variant &1 should be same as generic article ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN155 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Material ID of a variant and its associated generic article in the Fashion Management module (FSH). This error typically arises in scenarios where variant articles (like different sizes or colors of a product) are expected to be linked to a generic article (the base product) but are not correctly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant material ID does not match the generic article ID. This can happen if the variant was created incorrectly or if there was a manual error in the configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the material master data, inconsistencies may arise.
  Master Data Maintenance: Changes in the master data of either the variant or the generic article that were not properly synchronized can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for both the variant and the generic article. Ensure that the variant is correctly assigned to the generic article.
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the details.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignment: If the variant is incorrectly assigned, you may need to reassign it to the correct generic article. This can typically be done in the material master data maintenance screen.
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to update the assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings for the variant and generic articles are correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings in the Fashion Management module.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check for the material master data to identify any discrepancies that may need to be resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to Fashion Management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation related to the Fashion Management module to understand the expected configurations and processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSH_MAIN155 error and ensure that your variant articles are correctly linked to their generic articles.