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

FSH_MAIN240 - Overview

• 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