How To Fix FSH_SD_COMMON200 - Variant Configuration field &1 is empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_SD_COMMON -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Variant Configuration field &1 is empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_SD_COMMON200 - Variant Configuration field &1 is empty. ?

  The SAP error message "FSH_SD_COMMON200 Variant Configuration field &1 is empty" typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents or when trying to create or process a configurable product. This error indicates that a required field related to variant configuration is not populated, which is necessary for the system to process the configuration correctly.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration Data: The specific field indicated by &1 is expected to have a value, but it is empty. This could be due to:
  
  The user did not enter a value for a required characteristic.
  The configuration profile for the material does not have the necessary characteristics defined.
  There may be an issue with the configuration logic or dependencies that prevent the field from being populated.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or the configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to missing values in the configuration.
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may have skipped a step in the configuration process or not filled in all required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile: 
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material and ensure that all required characteristics are defined and have default values if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order/Document:
  
  If this error occurs during the creation of a sales order, check the sales order for any missing configuration details. Ensure that all required fields are filled in.
  
  
  
  Validate User Input:
  
  Ensure that the user has filled in all necessary fields when configuring the product. If there are dependencies between characteristics, make sure they are satisfied.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the configuration process to see where the value is not being set. This may require technical knowledge of the variant configuration logic in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to variant configuration to understand the specific requirements for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to check the configuration settings and sales documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing training for users on how to properly configure variant products in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message "FSH_SD_COMMON200 Variant Configuration field &1 is empty."