How To Fix FSH_MAIN228 - &1 is not a generic material; enter a generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: &1 is not a generic material; enter a generic material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN228 - &1 is not a generic material; enter a generic material ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN228 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not recognized as a generic material in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) or similar modules where generic materials are used to manage product variants.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is not defined as a generic material in the system. Generic materials are typically used to represent a group of similar products that share common characteristics.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that do not allow the material to be treated as a generic material.
  Data Entry Error: The material number entered may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material you are trying to use is indeed a generic material. You can do this by checking the material master data in the