How To Fix WM083 - Material & already has variants listed differently

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Material & already has variants listed differently

What causes this issue?

You specified a generic material or a structured material as an
item. Variants or components of these have already been listed
individually in this module. This combination is not currently possible.

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?

Remove the variant item or component item. You can then list the
complete material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM083 - Material & already has variants listed differently ?

  The SAP error message WM083 ("Material & already has variants listed differently") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is an inconsistency in the way material variants are defined or managed in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a transfer order, stock transfer, or when trying to perform inventory management tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Variant Definitions: The material in question has multiple variants defined in the system, and these variants are not aligned or are defined differently in various locations or contexts.
  Master Data Issues: There may be discrepancies in the material master data, such as different settings for the same material across different plants or storage locations.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the WM module may not be set up correctly to handle the variants of the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and review the variant settings for the material. Ensure that all variants are defined consistently across all relevant views (e.g., basic data, sales, purchasing).
  
  
  
  Review WM Settings:
  
  Check the Warehouse Management settings to ensure that the configuration for handling material variants is correctly set up. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO) under the Warehouse Management section.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the material variants. You can use transaction codes like MM02 to modify the material master and ensure that all variants are listed correctly and consistently.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to WM and material variants for any specific guidelines or known issues that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for Warehouse Management to understand how material variants are managed and any best practices for configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WM083 error and implement a solution to resolve it.