How To Fix WM480 - Material & is a variant - that is not allowed here

WM480 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Material & is a variant - that is not allowed here

What causes this issue?

If you are creating an individual listing for distribution chain SPACE,
the material in question cannot currently be a variant.
One of the reasons for this is that although the listing data is
updated in table MAW1, the other reference functions in the material
master cannot yet be accessed.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM480 - Material & is a variant - that is not allowed here ?

  The SAP error message WM480 ("Material & is a variant - that is not allowed here") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when you attempt to perform an operation with a material that is defined as a variant. Variants in SAP are often used for materials that have different characteristics but are treated as a single material in certain contexts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Variant: The material you are trying to use is defined as a variant in the system. This means it is not treated as a standard material in certain transactions or processes.
  Transaction Context: The operation you are trying to perform (e.g., picking, putaway, etc.) does not support the use of material variants.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict the use of variants in specific warehouse processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that you understand