How To Fix MW520 - Select generic material and all variants for changing site group

MW520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Select generic material and all variants for changing site group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW520 - Select generic material and all variants for changing site group ?

  The SAP error message MW520, which states "Select generic material and all variants for changing site group," typically occurs when you are trying to change the site group for a material that is not a generic material or when the selection criteria do not meet the requirements for the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to change is not defined as a generic material. In SAP, generic materials are used to represent a group of similar materials, and they have specific characteristics that allow for variant management.
  Selection Criteria: The system expects you to select a generic material and all its variants, but you may have selected a specific material instead.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that prevent the change of the site group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Correct Material: Ensure that you are selecting a generic material (often identified by a specific material type)