How To Fix MH253 - Material &, unit &, layout module &, version &: No basic variant exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Material &, unit &, layout module &, version &: No basic variant exists

What causes this issue?

You have set the indicator for excluding the material in a variant of
the assignment of the material to a layout module. This is allowed only
in layout module variants if a basic variant also exists for it for the
same shelf section placement. As no basic variant exists, the material
cannot be excluded in the variants.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH253 - Material &, unit &, layout module &, version &: No basic variant exists ?

  The SAP error message MH253 indicates that there is no basic variant available for the specified material, unit, layout module, and version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when trying to access or process a material that requires a specific configuration or variant that has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Basic Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a basic variant for the specified material. This could be due to:
  
  The basic variant has not been created or defined in the system.
  The variant is not assigned to the material or layout module.
  The version specified does not have a corresponding basic variant.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry in the material number, unit, layout module, or version.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or layout module may not be properly set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Basic Variant:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for material master) and check if the basic variant exists for the specified material and layout module.
  If it does not exist, create a new basic variant for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the material number, unit, layout module, and version you are using to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction or report that corresponds to the material and layout module.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Basic Variant:
  
  If the basic variant is missing, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., using the transaction for variant configuration).
  Ensure that the basic variant is properly assigned to the material and layout module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for basic variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error MH253 for any specific fixes or updates.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials and variants in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.