How To Fix KMAT_MIGR160 - Generic article &1 does not have variant creating characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Generic article &1 does not have variant creating characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KMAT_MIGR160 - Generic article &1 does not have variant creating characteristics ?

  The SAP error message KMAT_MIGR160 indicates that a generic article (often a configurable material) does not have any variant creating characteristics defined. This error typically arises during the migration or creation of configurable materials in SAP, particularly when working with variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A generic article is created without any characteristics that can be used to create variants.
  The system expects at least one characteristic to be defined for the generic article to allow for the creation of variants.
  The configuration settings or master data for the article are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristics:
  
  Go to the configuration of the generic article in the SAP system.
  Ensure that at least one characteristic is defined for the article. This can be done in the configuration settings of the material.
  
  
  
  Define Characteristics:
  
  If no characteristics are defined, you will need to create and assign characteristics to the generic article. This can be done in the following way:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristics) to create new characteristics.
  After creating the characteristics, assign them to the generic article using transaction code CU41 (Create Configurable Material).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that the configuration profile assigned to the generic article is correctly set up and includes the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Process:
  
  If this error occurs during a migration process, review the migration data to ensure that all required fields and characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of variants for the generic article to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristics
  CU41: Create Configurable Material
  CU42: Change Configurable Material
  CU43: Display Configurable Material
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation on Variant Configuration for detailed guidelines on setting up configurable materials and characteristics.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KMAT_MIGR160 error and successfully create variants for your generic article in SAP.