How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_I2B085 - Mat. variant cannot be determined; ch. states with different materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_I2B -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Mat. variant cannot be determined; ch. states with different materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_I2B085 - Mat. variant cannot be determined; ch. states with different materials ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_I2B085 Mat. variant cannot be determined; ch. states with different materials typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) when the system is unable to determine a material variant for a configurable product due to inconsistencies in the characteristics or the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristic Values: The characteristics assigned to the material variant may have conflicting values or states that do not match the defined configuration.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be properly defined, leading to the inability to determine a valid material variant.
  Multiple Materials Assigned: The configuration might be set up in such a way that multiple materials are assigned to the same characteristic, causing ambiguity.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing material variants or incorrect links between characteristics and materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristic Values: Check the characteristic values assigned to the configuration and ensure they are consistent and valid for the material variant.
  Check Configuration Settings: Verify the configuration settings in the material master and ensure that the configuration profile is correctly set up.
  Material Variant Assignment: Ensure that the material variants are correctly assigned to the characteristics in the configuration profile.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU60 (Configuration Simulation) to analyze and troubleshoot the configuration.
  Master Data Maintenance: Review and maintain the master data for the materials and variants to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly linked.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling variant configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training on Variant Configuration in SAP to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot these types of errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.