How To Fix WM472 - Date for variant & must lie within listing period of the generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Date for variant & must lie within listing period of the generic material

What causes this issue?

A generic material must always be listed for at least as long a period
as its longest-listed variant.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM472 - Date for variant & must lie within listing period of the generic material ?

  The SAP error message WM472 ("Date for variant & must lie within listing period of the generic material") typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when dealing with materials that have variants and are subject to specific listing periods. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for a variant of a generic material does not fall within the allowed listing period for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Listing Period Issue: The date you are trying to use for the variant is outside the defined listing period for the generic material. Each generic material can have a specific time frame during which it is valid or available for use.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered may have been mistyped or incorrectly calculated.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the generic material may not be set up correctly, particularly the listing period settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Listing Period: Verify the listing period for the generic material. You can do this by navigating to the material master record in SAP and checking the relevant fields for the listing period.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  Check the "Sales: Sales Org. Data" or "Basic Data" views for the listing period settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date: If the date you are trying to use is indeed outside the listing period, you will need to either:
  
  Change the date to one that falls within the valid range.
  If necessary, extend the listing period for the generic material to include the desired date. This can be done by updating the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material master data, consult with your organization's master data management team to make the required adjustments.
  
  
  Review Variant Configuration: If the error is related to a specific variant, ensure that the variant is correctly configured and that its settings align with the generic material's listing period.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how to manage and configure material master data is crucial for resolving this error.
  Warehouse Management Configuration: Familiarity with WM settings and how they interact with material master data can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material listing periods and error messages related to WM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM472 error and ensure that the date for the variant aligns with the listing period of the generic material.