How To Fix W+111 - Material &1 is not a variant of generic material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 111

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+111 - Material &1 is not a variant of generic material &2 ?

  The SAP error message W+111 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship between a material and its generic material. Specifically, it means that the material you are trying to work with (Material &1) is not recognized as a variant of the specified generic material (Material &2). This can occur in scenarios where materials are managed as variants of a generic material, such as in the case of configurable materials.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Assignment: The material you are trying to use is not correctly assigned as a variant of the specified generic material in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the classification or variant configuration settings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the materials may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the relationship between the generic and variant materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for both the generic material and the variant material.
  Ensure that the variant material is correctly assigned to the generic material in the "Basic Data" or "Classification" views.
  
  
  
  Review Classification Settings:
  
  Check the classification settings for both materials. Ensure that the variant material has the correct characteristics and values that link it to the generic material.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are using configurable materials, ensure that the configuration profiles and dependencies are correctly set up.
  Check if the variant material is included in the configuration profile of the generic material.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to review the material master data.
  Use transaction code CL03 (Display Class) to check the classification of the materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing generic and variant materials.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The central repository of information related to materials in SAP.
  Generic Material: A material that serves as a template for variants, often used in configurable products.
  Variant Configuration: A process in SAP that allows for the management of products with multiple variations based on specific characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the W+111 error and ensure that your materials are correctly configured in SAP.