How To Fix WM107 - Material & is a generic material and variants already exist

WM107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Material & is a generic material and variants already exist

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").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM107 - Material & is a generic material and variants already exist ?

  The SAP error message WM107 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is classified as a "generic material," and there are already existing variants for that material. This error typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management when you attempt to perform an action that is not allowed for generic materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material: The material in question is defined as a generic material in the SAP system. Generic materials are used to represent a group of similar products that can have different variants (e.g., different colors, sizes, etc.).
  Existing Variants: The system has detected that there are already existing variants for this generic material. This means that the system expects you to work with a specific variant rather than the generic material itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WM107 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Use a Specific Variant: Instead of trying to process the generic material, identify