How To Fix VMP_MSG073 - Material &1 is not a variant of material &2

VMP_MSG073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Material &1 is not a variant of material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG073 - Material &1 is not a variant of material &2 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG073 indicates that there is an issue with the variant configuration of materials in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the material you are trying to use as a variant (Material &1) is not recognized as a variant of the base material (Material &2). This can occur in scenarios where variant configuration is used, such as in the production of configurable products.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Assignment: The material you are trying to use as a variant is not correctly assigned to the base material in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The variant material may not have been properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the materials.
  Incorrect Usage: The variant material may not be intended for use with the specified base material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
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