How To Fix WM471 - Deselect all variants for generic material & first

WM471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Deselect all variants for generic material & first

What causes this issue?

You cannot deselect a generic material if at least one of its variants
is still selected.
When one variant is listed, the whole generic material is always listed
at the same time.
The validity period of the generic material must cover the validity
periods of all its variants.

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

System Response

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 WM471 - Deselect all variants for generic material & first ?

  The SAP error message WM471 ("Deselect all variants for generic material & first") typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when dealing with generic materials. This error indicates that the system is expecting you to select a specific variant of a generic material, but you have not done so.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material: The material in question is defined as a generic material, which means it can have multiple variants (e.g., different colors, sizes, etc.).
  Selection Issue: The system requires that you select a specific variant of the generic material before proceeding with the transaction. If you attempt to process the generic material without selecting a variant, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WM471 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Variant:
  
  When you are prompted to enter a material, ensure that you select a specific variant of the generic material instead of the generic material itself.
  You can usually do this by using the