How To Fix SGT_01821 - Generic article &1 is not supported for display; enter individual variant

SGT_01821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Generic article &1 is not supported for display; enter individual variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01821 - Generic article &1 is not supported for display; enter individual variant ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01821 indicates that a generic article (or generic material) is not supported for display in the context you are trying to access it. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects a specific variant of the article rather than a generic representation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Article Usage: The error arises when you attempt to display or process a generic article that does not have a specific variant assigned to it. Generic articles are often used in scenarios like variant configuration or when dealing with configurable materials.
  Missing Variants: The specific variant of the article may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the article or the way it is set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Specific Variant: Instead of trying to display the generic article, you should enter a specific variant of the article. This can usually