How To Fix MU056 - The material &1 is not a generic material

MU056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 056

• Message text: The material &1 is not a generic material

What causes this issue?

You are processing a prepack. However, the components must be
<DS:GLOS.3526BC85AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>variants</> of
<DS:GLOS.3526BC6EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>generic materials</>
belonging to the same material group. The material &V1& is not a
generic material.

System Response

The material cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a generic material. The system will then display a list of
variants. You can process or select the variants required from this
list.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU056 - The material &1 is not a generic material ?

  The SAP error message MU056 indicates that the material you are trying to use is not defined as a generic material in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving batch management, where the system expects a generic material but finds a specific material instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is not set up as a generic material in the material master. Generic materials are used in scenarios where multiple variants of a product exist, and they allow for the management of these variants under a single umbrella.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material may not have been properly configured in the system to be recognized as a generic material.
  Batch Management: If you are working with batch-managed materials, the system may require that the material be defined as generic to allow for batch differentiation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the material