How To Fix MH208 - Number of generic material does not leave enough space for variant suffix

MH208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Number of generic material does not leave enough space for variant suffix

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a number for the generic material. However, this number
does not leave any space for the variant suffix.

System Response

As a result, the system cannot create the numbers for the relevant
variants.

How to fix this error?

Choose a number for the generic material that leaves enough space for
the 3-character variant suffix so that the end number does not exceed
the defined length of the material number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH208 - Number of generic material does not leave enough space for variant suffix ?

  The SAP error message MH208, which states "Number of generic material does not leave enough space for variant suffix," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of material numbers in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with variant materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Number Length: The error is often caused by the length of the generic material number being too short to accommodate the variant suffix. In SAP, material numbers have a defined length (usually 18 characters), and if the generic material number is too close to this limit, there may not be enough space left for the variant suffix.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the material master or the configuration of the material number range may not allow for sufficient space for the variant suffix.
  
  
  Incorrect Variant Configuration: If the variant configuration is not set up correctly, it may lead to issues when trying to create or manage variants of a generic