How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC012 - Variants of Generic article &1 for plant &2 donÆt exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Variants of Generic article &1 for plant &2 donÆt exist

What causes this issue?

Variants of generic article don?t exist for the entered plant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a plant for which variants of the generic article exist.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC012 - Variants of Generic article &1 for plant &2 donÆt exist ?

  The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC012 indicates that there are no variants of a generic article for a specific plant in the system. This typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with generic articles and their variants in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Variants: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find any variants associated with the specified generic article for the given plant. This could be due to:
  
  The variants have not been created or maintained in the system.
  The variants may have been deleted or are inactive.
  The plant specified does not have any variants assigned to the generic article.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Plant or Article: The error may also arise if the plant or the generic article number is incorrectly specified in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data for the generic article and check if the variants are correctly defined for the specified plant.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views for the variants.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Variants:
  
  If no variants exist, you will need to create them. Use transaction code MM01 to create the necessary variants for the generic article in the specified plant.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly when creating the variants.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the plant you are working with is correctly assigned to the variants. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flags:
  
  If variants exist but are not being recognized, check if they have been flagged for deletion. You can do this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines specific to your organization regarding the management of generic articles and their variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master, especially those related to purchasing and sales.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material variants in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC012 and ensure that the necessary variants for the generic article are available for the specified plant.