How To Fix WM047 - Material & is not a generic material

WM047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Material & is not a generic material

What causes this issue?

This material is not a generic material; the function you chose is
dedicated to generic materials and can therefore not be executed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM047 - Material & is not a generic material ?

  The SAP error message WM047 ("Material & is not a generic material") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when you attempt to perform an operation that requires a generic material, but the specified material is not defined as such in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is not set up as a generic material in the system. Generic materials are used in scenarios where you want to manage materials that are similar but not identical.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary settings or classifications that designate it as a generic material.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be using a transaction that expects a generic material, but the material you are using does not meet the criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the material in question. Ensure that it is set up