How To Fix LAY046 - Material &, UoM &, module & version &: variant despite version assignment

LAY046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAY - Maintain Message Class: LAY

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Material &, UoM &, module & version &: variant despite version assignment

What causes this issue?

A material should be assigned to a variant, although the material is
already assigned to the version of the variant with the same unit of
measure.
This is not possible, as a material (in the same unit of measure) can
either be assigned to the version or to the variant belonging to it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAY046 - Material &, UoM &, module & version &: variant despite version assignment ?

  The SAP error message LAY046 typically indicates an issue related to the assignment of a material to a specific unit of measure (UoM) in the context of variant configuration. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with configurable materials in SAP.
  Cause of the Error:
  
  Missing UoM Assignment: The material may not have a proper assignment to the unit of measure in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant configuration might not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies between the material and its UoM.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or UoM tables.
  Versioning Issues: The error may arise if the version of the material is not correctly assigned or if there are issues with the version management in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify