How To Fix J-873 - Cannot find the generation data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Cannot find the generation data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-873 - Cannot find the generation data ?

  The SAP error message J-873 "Cannot find the generation data" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with configurable materials. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the necessary generation data for a specific configuration profile or variant.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the configurable material may be incomplete or not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration profiles or dependencies that prevent the system from finding the generation data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that caused the data to be incomplete or missing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration Profile: Ensure that the configuration profile for the material is correctly defined and active. You can do this by navigating to the configuration profile in the SAP system and verifying its settings.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the configurable material to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the data is complete.
  Validate Dependencies: Review any dependencies or constraints defined in the configuration profile to ensure they are correctly set up and do not conflict with each other.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) to manage and review configuration profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Variant Configuration for a deeper understanding of how configuration profiles and generation data work.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.