How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_VAR_MATCH002 - No variant matching material &1 with the current configuration.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_VAR_MATCH - Messages for variant matching

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No variant matching material &1 with the current configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_VAR_MATCH002 - No variant matching material &1 with the current configuration. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_VAR_MATCH002 indicates that there is no variant matching the specified material with the current configuration. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where a material is configured with specific characteristics and values.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material you are trying to process does not have a variant that matches the current configuration settings.
  Incorrect Characteristics: The characteristics selected for the material may not align with the allowed values defined in the material's configuration profile.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that prevent the system from finding a matching variant.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Ensure that the material has been configured with the necessary characteristics and values.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics:
  
  Check the characteristics assigned to the material and ensure that they match the values you are trying to use.
  Make sure that the characteristics are correctly defined in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Variants:
  
  If no matching variant exists, you may need to create a new variant that matches the current configuration.
  Use transaction code CU50 to create or adjust variants for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that the configuration profile for the material is set up correctly and includes all necessary characteristics and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for variant configuration in your organization to ensure compliance with established processes.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using transaction SE80 or SE37 to debug the configuration logic and identify where the mismatch occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU50: Create/Change Configuration
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on variant configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation on Variant Configuration for detailed explanations of how to set up and manage configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.