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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WGDS_ENH -
Message number: 103
Message text: Generic material &1 does not provide a grouping number for the variants
The generic article &V1& does not provide a grouping number within the
field 'Article Number Used by Vendor' of the purchasing info record
(field EINA-IDNLF) for vendor &V2&. This field value is used to identify
and group all variants that belong to the same generic article.
This generic article cannot be used to add new variants.
Create a new generic article by switching the radio button to the second
option, where you can specify the merchandise category and<(>,<)> if
needed<(>,<)> the characteristics profile.
If you want to extend the generic article &V1& with new variants<(>,<)>
you first have to change the article master data of this generic article
(using transaction MM42) in the <ZK>Purchasing</> view<(>,<)> by adding
a unique grouping number in field 'Article Number Used by Vendor' for
vendor &V2&.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
WGDS_ENH103
- Generic material &1 does not provide a grouping number for the variants ?The SAP error message:
WGDS_ENH103: Generic material &1 does not provide a grouping number for the variants
Cause:
This error occurs in the context of variant configuration and classification in SAP, specifically when dealing with generic materials and their variants. The system expects that the generic material (a material that represents a group of variants) provides a grouping number (also called a group number or grouping key) that links the generic material to its variants.
To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the generic material has a grouping number maintained for its variants.
Steps to fix:
Check the generic material master:
Maintain the grouping number:
Check the class and characteristics:
Check variant materials:
Re-run the process:
The error WGDS_ENH103 indicates that the generic material lacks a grouping number necessary to link its variants. The solution is to maintain the grouping number characteristic in the classification data of the generic material, ensuring proper linkage between generic and variant materials.
If you need further assistance, please provide details about the process or transaction where the error occurs, and the configuration setup of your generic and variant materials.
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