How To Fix WMGW_SD_MATRIX016 - Material & is not a variant of generic material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WMGW_SD_MATRIX - Sales Price Matrix

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Material & is not a variant of generic material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WMGW_SD_MATRIX016 - Material & is not a variant of generic material & ?

  The SAP error message WMGW_SD_MATRIX016 typically indicates that there is an issue with the material configuration in the system, specifically related to the variant and generic material setup. This error occurs when the system expects a material to be a variant of a generic material, but it is not recognized as such.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Configuration: The material in question is not properly configured as a variant of the specified generic material in the system.
  Missing Assignment: The variant material may not be assigned to the generic material in the material master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the generic and variant materials.
  Incorrect Usage: The material might be used in a context where a variant of a generic material is expected, but it is not set up as one.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question and verify that it is correctly set up as a variant of the generic material.
  Ensure that the "Generic Material" field is populated correctly in the material master.
  
  
  
  Assign Variant to Generic Material:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the generic material, you will need to create or update the assignment. This can typically be done in the material master under the "Basic Data" or "Classification" views.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the material type and ensure that the settings allow for the creation of variants and generic materials.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks in SAP to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies that may exist in the material master records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing generic and variant materials, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on your specific SAP version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it is crucial for various processes including procurement, production, and sales.
  Generic and Variant Materials: In SAP, generic materials are used to represent a group of similar products, while variant materials are specific instances of those products with unique characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM01 (Create Material) to manage material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your materials are correctly configured in SAP.