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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  Go to the material master data for both the base material and the variant material.
  Ensure that the variant material is correctly assigned to the base material in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration profile of the base material to ensure that the variant is included in the allowed variants.
  Use transaction code CU50 to check the configuration of the materials.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Variant:
  
  If the variant material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to update its configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any dependencies or characteristics associated with the variant material are correctly defined and linked to the base material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on variant configuration and material relationships.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CS01: Create BOM (Bill of Materials)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to variant configuration in SAP to better understand how to manage materials and their relationships.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message VMP_MSG073 and ensure that your materials are correctly configured for use in your SAP system.