How To Fix ME650 - *** Messages Relating to Generic Articles/Variant Handling

ME650 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 650

• Message text: *** Messages Relating to Generic Articles/Variant Handling

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME650 - *** Messages Relating to Generic Articles/Variant Handling ?

  The SAP error message ME650 is related to issues with generic articles or variant handling in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error typically occurs when there is a problem with the configuration or data related to generic articles, which are used to manage products that have multiple variants (e.g., different sizes, colors, etc.) under a single material number.
  Cause of ME650 Error
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error may arise if the system is not properly configured to handle generic articles or variants. This includes missing settings in the material master or in the variant configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: If the material master data for the generic article is incomplete or incorrect, it can lead to this error. This includes missing fields or incorrect settings related to the generic article.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to the variants or generic articles, such as missing links between the generic article