How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_I2B071 - Variant change state &1 does not have a material and will not be mapped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_I2B -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Variant change state &1 does not have a material and will not be mapped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_I2B071 - Variant change state &1 does not have a material and will not be mapped ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_I2B071 Variant change state &1 does not have a material and will not be mapped typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) and is related to the mapping of variant configuration data to materials. This error indicates that a specific variant change state (identified by &1) does not have an associated material, which prevents it from being processed or mapped correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Assignment: The variant change state referenced in the error message does not have a material assigned to it. This can happen if the configuration for that variant is incomplete or if the material was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the variant may not be set up correctly, leading to a situation where the system cannot find a corresponding material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that prevent the system from recognizing