Message type: E = Error
Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)
Message number: 181
Message text: The variant matrix can be called up only for generic materials/variants
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MH181
- The variant matrix can be called up only for generic materials/variants ?The SAP error message MH181, which states "The variant matrix can be called up only for generic materials/variants," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a variant matrix for a material that is not defined as a generic material or variant.
Cause: Material Type: The material you are trying to access is not set up as a generic material or variant. In SAP, a generic material is a material that can have multiple variants based on certain characteristics. Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material may not be correctly defined, or the material may not be assigned to the correct class or characteristics. Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the variant configuration may be incomplete or missing.
Solution: Check Material Type: Ensure that the material you are trying to access is defined as a generic material or variant in the
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