How To Fix L4707 - Generic material is not allowed; enter variants

L4707 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Generic material is not allowed; enter variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L4707 - Generic material is not allowed; enter variants ?

  The SAP error message L4707, which states "Generic material is not allowed; enter variants," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or sales order processing when a user attempts to use a generic material instead of a specific variant. This is common in scenarios where materials are managed with variants, such as configurable materials or materials with specific characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material Usage: The system is set up to require specific variants of a material rather than allowing the use of a generic material. This is often the case in industries where products have multiple configurations or characteristics (e.g., colors, sizes).
  Configuration Settings: The material master data may be configured to disallow generic materials for certain transactions or processes.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being performed (e.g., sales order creation, inventory transfer) may specifically require a variant rather than a generic material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Specific Variant: Instead of using the generic material number, enter a