How To Fix MW655 - Item &1 does not contain any generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Item &1 does not contain any generic material

What causes this issue?

You selected the function 'variants'.

System Response

The 'variants' function is only possible for generic materials.
Note:
You can use this function for a generic material on the screens
'item overview' and 'plants in item'.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the required function for a generic material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW655 - Item &1 does not contain any generic material ?

  The SAP error message MW655 ("Item &1 does not contain any generic material") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when dealing with materials that are expected to be generic but are not defined as such in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-generic Material: The item referenced in the error message is not defined as a generic material in the system. Generic materials are used in scenarios where the specific characteristics of the material are not critical for the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of material types or the settings related to generic materials in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing it as a generic material.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions that require generic materials, such as certain