How To Fix FSH_MAIN240 - Article &1 in parameter &2 is not a valid variant of article &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Article &1 in parameter &2 is not a valid variant of article &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN240 - Article &1 in parameter &2 is not a valid variant of article &3 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN240 indicates that there is an issue with the variant of an article in the Fashion Management module (FSH). Specifically, the error message states that the article and its associated variant are not valid. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Variant: The variant specified in the parameter is not recognized as a valid variant for the given article. This could be due to:
  
  The variant not being created or activated in the system.
  The variant being deleted or marked as inactive.
  A mismatch in the variant's characteristics or attributes.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the article or its variants, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration settings in the Fashion Management module that affect how articles and variants are managed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify that the variant specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the article master data and checking the variants associated with the article.
  Ensuring that the variant is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the article and its variants is complete and consistent. Check for:
  
  Missing attributes or characteristics.
  Correct assignment of variants to the article.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Variant: If the variant is missing or inactive, you may need to recreate it or activate it in the system.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Fashion Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling articles and variants.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing articles and variants in the Fashion Management module.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing articles and variants, such as:
  
  MM42 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  FSD1 (Create Article)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the Fashion Management module that might address known issues or bugs.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage articles and their variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.