How To Fix WM048 - Function is currently only available for complete generic materials

WM048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Function is currently only available for complete generic materials

What causes this issue?

At the moment, variants of a generic material can only be copied
to an item in a module either individually (explicitly) or all together
using the generic material number (implicitly). You cannot select
more than one variant of a generic material explicitly.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM048 - Function is currently only available for complete generic materials ?

  The SAP error message WM048 ("Function is currently only available for complete generic materials") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when you are trying to perform an operation that is not supported for generic materials. This error is often encountered when dealing with materials that are not fully defined or when the system expects a specific type of material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material: The material you are trying to process is a generic material, which means it does not have a specific variant or is not fully defined in the system.
  Incomplete Data: The material master data may be incomplete or not properly configured for the operations you are trying to perform.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The settings in the Warehouse Management module may not support operations for generic materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material you are trying to use is fully defined. You can do this by checking the material master data