How To Fix KMAT_MIGR153 - No entry for gen. article &1 in table INOB with class type 026

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KMAT_MIGR - Message Class for Migration of Variants to IBase

• Message number: 153

• Message text: No entry for gen. article &1 in table INOB with class type 026

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KMAT_MIGR153 - No entry for gen. article &1 in table INOB with class type 026 ?

  The SAP error message KMAT_MIGR153 indicates that there is no entry for the generic article in the table INOB with class type 026. This typically occurs during the migration or processing of configurable materials (KMAT) in SAP, particularly when dealing with variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entry in INOB Table: The error suggests that the system is trying to find a generic article (KMAT) in the INOB table, which is used to store information about the characteristics of configurable materials, but it cannot find an entry for the specified generic article.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the absence of the necessary entries in the INOB table.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or from an older version of SAP, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing data.
  Class Type Issues: Class type 026 is specifically used for configurable materials. If the material is not properly assigned to this class type, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check INOB Table: Use transaction SE11 or SE16 to check the INOB table for the entry corresponding to the generic article. If it is missing, you may need to create it.
  Verify Material Configuration: Ensure that the material is correctly configured as a configurable material. Check the material master data and ensure that it is assigned to the correct class type (026).
  Recreate Missing Entries: If the entry is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can involve:
  
  Creating a new entry in the INOB table for the generic article.
  Ensuring that all necessary characteristics and values are defined for the configurable material.
  
  
  Data Migration Review: If this issue arose during a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly. You may need to re-run the migration for the affected materials.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to KMAT and class type 026 for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and MM03 (Display Material) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.