How To Fix WM479 - Also select generic material & when selecting its variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Also select generic material & when selecting its variant &

What causes this issue?

If you wish to choose a variant from the list and its generic material
also appears in the list, you must select that generic material too.

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 WM479 - Also select generic material & when selecting its variant & ?

  The SAP error message WM479 typically relates to issues in the Warehouse Management (WM) module, particularly when dealing with materials and their variants. The error message usually indicates that there is a problem with the selection or handling of a material that is defined as a generic material or its variant.
  Cause of WM479
  
  
  Generic Material Issues: The error may occur if the system is unable to find a specific variant of a generic material that you are trying to process. This can happen if the variant is not properly defined or if there are inconsistencies in the material master data.
  
  
  Master Data Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries for the generic material or its variants.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: The settings in the Warehouse Management module may not be correctly configured to handle generic materials and their variants.
  
  
  Stock Availability: The specific variant of the material may not be available in the warehouse, leading to the error when trying to select it.
  
  
  Solution for WM479
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the generic material and its variants are correctly defined in the material master. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the variants are properly linked to the generic material.
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings: Check the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module to ensure that it is set up to handle generic materials and their variants correctly.
  
  
  Stock Check: Ensure that the specific variant of the material you are trying to select is available in stock. If it is not available, you may need to procure it or adjust your inventory.
  
  
  Transaction Code: If you are using a specific transaction code to select the material, ensure that you are following the correct steps and that the transaction is set up to handle generic materials.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling generic materials and variants in WM.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how to manage and configure material master data is crucial for resolving issues related to materials and variants.
  Warehouse Management Configuration: Familiarity with WM settings and configurations can help prevent similar errors in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to WM479, as SAP frequently updates its system with fixes and improvements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WM479 error and implement a solution to resolve it.