How To Fix WB2B_VC003 - Material &1 is not configurable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_VC - Variant Configuration in the Trading Contract

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material &1 is not configurable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_VC003 - Material &1 is not configurable ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_VC003 indicates that the material specified (denoted as &1) is not configured for variant configuration. This typically occurs in scenarios where a configurable material is expected, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration settings for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Configured: The material in question has not been set up as a configurable material in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not support variant configuration.
  Missing Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not be assigned or may be missing.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect settings in the Basic Data or Sales views.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is set up as a configurable material. This can be done by checking the "Configurable" checkbox in the Basic Data view or the Sales view.
  
  
  
  Assign Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that a configuration profile is assigned to the material. This can be done in the material master under the "Sales: Sales Org. Data" or "Sales: General/Plant Data" views.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Check if the material type assigned to the material supports variant configuration. If not, you may need to change the material type or create a new configurable material.
  
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing:
  
  Ensure that the Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing for the material are correctly set up for variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and configure the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up configurable materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  CS01 - Create BOM
  CS02 - Change BOM
  CS03 - Display BOM
  CA01 - Create Routing
  CA02 - Change Routing
  CA03 - Display Routing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variant configuration and the specific error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B_VC003 error and ensure that the material is properly configured for variant configuration in SAP.