How To Fix FSH_PP_MD076 - Selected material &1 is neither a generic article nor a variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Selected material &1 is neither a generic article nor a variant

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD076 - Selected material &1 is neither a generic article nor a variant ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD076 indicates that the selected material is neither a generic article nor a variant. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) when trying to process materials that are expected to be part of a variant configuration or generic article setup.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is not defined as a generic article or a variant in the system. This could be due to incorrect material master data settings.
  Configuration Issues: The material may not have been properly configured in the system to be recognized as a variant or generic article.
  Missing Data: Required fields or settings in the material master may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a material that is not intended to be used in the context of variant configuration or generic articles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the settings for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is set up as a generic article or variant as required.
  
  
  
  Review Article Type:
  
  Ensure that the article type assigned to the material is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform. This can be checked in the article master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If the material should be a variant, check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that it is correctly defined as such.
  Review the settings in the variant configuration profile to ensure that the material is included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up generic articles and variants.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to select and work with generic articles and variants to avoid incorrect selections.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and FSH-specific transactions for managing articles.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.