How To Fix WM473 - The date for generic material & must encompass the variants' dates

WM473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 473

• Message text: The date for generic material & must encompass the variants' dates

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM473 - The date for generic material & must encompass the variants' dates ?

  The SAP error message WM473 indicates that there is a date inconsistency related to a generic material and its variants in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. This error typically arises when the date specified for a generic material does not cover the date ranges of its associated variants.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Mismatch: The date specified for the generic material does not include the date ranges of all its variants. Each variant may have its own specific date range for availability, and if the generic material's date does not encompass these, the error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the generic material or its variants, leading to discrepancies in the date settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the generic material or its variants can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Settings: Review the date settings for both the generic material and its variants. Ensure that