How To Fix W+213 - Material is variant of generic material '&'

W+213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Material is variant of generic material '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+213 - Material is variant of generic material '&' ?

  The SAP error message W+213 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is a variant of a generic material. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are dealing with configurable materials or materials that have been set up with variants in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material: The material you are trying to use is defined as a generic material, which means it serves as a template for various specific variants.
  Configuration Settings: The system is expecting a specific variant of the generic material, but you may be trying to use the generic material itself or an incorrect variant.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data setup, such as missing or incorrect variant configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Correct Variant: Ensure that you are using the correct variant of the generic material. You can check the available variants in the material master data.
  Check Material Master Data: Go to the