How To Fix WGDS_ENH104 - Assigned variants could not be retrieved for generic material &1

WGDS_ENH104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Assigned variants could not be retrieved for generic material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH104 - Assigned variants could not be retrieved for generic material &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_ENH104: Assigned variants could not be retrieved for generic material &1
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) context, specifically when working with generic materials and their assigned variants. The system tries to retrieve the assigned variant(s) for a generic material but fails to find or access them.
  Common causes include:
  
  The generic material does not have any assigned variant records in the system.
  The assignment between the generic material and its variants is missing or incomplete.
  The variant configuration master data (e.g., classification, characteristics, or variant tables) is not properly maintained.
  Authorization issues preventing the system from reading the variant assignments.
  Inconsistencies or missing entries in tables related to variant assignments (e.g., tables like VBAP, MVKE, or variant-specific tables).
  Custom enhancements or user exits (WGDS_ENH) that handle variant retrieval may be incorrectly implemented or failing.
  
  
  Where does this error typically appear?
  
  During sales order processing or configuration when the system tries to