How To Fix MU084 - Material &1 is not a generic material

MU084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 084

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

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& should be listed as a superior
<DS:DE.WSTR_SATNR_PP>generic material</> for prepack material &V2&. This
is, however, not permitted as &V1& is not a generic material.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK

Procedure for System Administrators

You have tried to post incorrect data. Contact SAP support or correct
the program logic if the error has occurred in a customer-specific
program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU084 - Material &1 is not a generic material ?

  The SAP error message MU084 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not a generic material. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects a generic material (often used in variant configuration or when dealing with configurable materials) but the specified material is a specific material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is not defined as a generic material in the system. Generic materials are often used in scenarios where multiple variants of a product exist.
  Configuration Settings: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master data. It might be missing the necessary configuration settings that classify it as a generic material.
  Incorrect Usage: The transaction or process you are trying to execute may require a generic material, but you are using a specific material instead.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the material in question. You can do this