How To Fix FSH_PP_MD016 - Generic article &1 is not present in sales order &2 item &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Generic article &1 is not present in sales order &2 item &3

What causes this issue?

The material does not have any season assigned to it and is therefore,
not season relevant.

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?

You must mark the material as season relevant during material creation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD016 - Generic article &1 is not present in sales order &2 item &3 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD016 indicates that a generic article (or a variant of a product) is not present in a specific sales order. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Fashion Management or similar modules where generic articles are used to manage product variants.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Generic Article: The specific generic article referenced in the error message is not included in the sales order. This could be due to incorrect data entry or a missing configuration.
  Sales Order Configuration: The sales order may not have been set up to include the generic article, or the article may not be valid for the specific sales order item.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the generic article, such as it not being assigned to the correct sales organization or distribution channel.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category in the sales order may not support the generic article.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sales Order: Review the sales order to ensure that the generic article is correctly included. If it is missing, you may need to add it or create a new sales order with the correct article.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that the generic article is properly set up in the system. Check the following:
  
  The article is active and valid for the sales organization and distribution channel.
  The article is assigned to the correct product hierarchy.
  
  
  Review Item Category: Check the item category of the sales order item to ensure it supports the use of generic articles. If necessary, change the item category to one that does.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for managing generic articles and sales orders to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or MM03 (Display Material) to check the details of the sales order and the generic article.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify sales orders and articles in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.