How To Fix WM106 - Material & is a variant of generic material &

WM106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Material & is a variant of generic material &

What causes this issue?

It is only possible to include either a complete generic material or
individual variants of it in a module.

System Response

The assignment is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the above procedures: either include the complete generic
material (with all variants) or select individual variants (if
required, using F4 (possible entries) "Material work list").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM106 - Material & is a variant of generic material & ?

  The SAP error message WM106 indicates that there is an issue related to the handling of materials in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. Specifically, the message states that the material in question is a variant of a generic material, which can lead to complications in inventory management and processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material Configuration: The material you are trying to process is defined as a variant of a generic material. This means that it is linked to a generic material master record, which may have specific settings or restrictions.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The settings in the Warehouse Management module may not allow for the processing of variants of generic materials in certain transactions.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records for either the generic material or its variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for both the generic material and the variant. Ensure that