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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 determine the variants assigned to a generic material.
  In variant configuration transactions or custom programs/enhancements that deal with generic materials and their variants.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Variant Assignments:
  
  Verify that the generic material has variants assigned in the system.
  Use transaction CU50 (Change Variant Configuration) or CU51 (Display Variant Configuration) to check the variant assignments.
  Check classification data and characteristic assignments for the generic material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Variant Configuration Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the variant configuration model (class, characteristics, dependencies) is correctly maintained.
  Check if the generic material is correctly linked to the variant configuration model.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom enhancement (WGDS_ENH), review the custom code for correctness.
  Debug the enhancement to see why the variants cannot be retrieved.
  Ensure that the enhancement logic correctly handles the retrieval of variants for the generic material.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to read variant configuration data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks on variant configuration tables.
  Use standard SAP reports or tools to check for inconsistencies in variant assignments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WGDS_ENH104 or variant configuration issues.
  Apply any relevant SAP patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CU50 - Change Variant Configuration
  CU51 - Display Variant Configuration
  CU53 - Display Classification Data
  CU60 - Configuration Profile
  VA01 - Create Sales Order (where variant configuration is often triggered)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA - General Material Data
  MVKE - Sales Data for Material
  KLAH - Class Header (variant configuration class)
  KSSK - Characteristic Values
  VBAP - Sales Document: Item Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_ENH104 or variant configuration errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WGDS_ENH104 indicates that the system cannot find or retrieve assigned variants for a generic material, usually due to missing or incorrect variant assignments or master data. The solution involves verifying and maintaining variant configuration data, checking custom enhancements, and ensuring proper authorizations.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, custom code, or scenario), I can help with a more specific diagnosis or solution.