How To Fix MR032 - Variant &2 does not exist for generic material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Variant &2 does not exist for generic material &1

What causes this issue?

You wanted to access the stock overview for a new material. In the
display level "individual variant", only the variants that exist for
the generic material are allowed as entries for the new material.

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?

Choose one of the variants of the generic material for the new
selection.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR032 - Variant &2 does not exist for generic material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MR032 indicates that a specific variant of a generic material does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or when trying to process a material that is defined as a generic material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specific variant you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are using may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings for the generic material or its variants.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the generic material and its variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify that the variant you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by checking the material master data for the generic material.
  Create Missing Variant: If the variant does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the transaction code CU50 (for variant configuration) or by using the material master transaction (MM01 or MM02).
  Verify Material Number: Ensure that you are using the correct material number and that it is properly defined in the system.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the generic material to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CU50: Configuration for Variant
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and variant configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials and their variants in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.