How To Fix WMOD024 - No variant-creating characteristics found for generic material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WMOD - Fashion Management, Generic Material

• Message number: 024

• Message text: No variant-creating characteristics found for generic material &1

What causes this issue?

The generic material among whose variants the quantity is to be split
has no variant-creating characteristics.

System Response

The system cannot spit up the quantity among the variants.

How to fix this error?

Check the generic material and its material group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WMOD024 - No variant-creating characteristics found for generic material &1 ?

  The SAP error message WMOD024 indicates that there are no variant-creating characteristics found for a generic material. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where a generic material is expected to have certain characteristics defined for it to create specific variants.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The generic material does not have any characteristics defined that can be used to create variants.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of variant-creating characteristics.
  Material Type: The material type may not support variant configuration, or it may not be set up to allow for the creation of variants.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the classification system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristics: Go to the classification view of the generic material and ensure that the necessary variant-creating characteristics are defined. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master (transaction MM03).
  Checking the classification data to see if the characteristics are assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Characteristics: If the characteristics are missing, you may need to define them in the classification system (transaction CL02) and assign them to the material.
  
  
  Review Material Type: Ensure that the material type is appropriate for variant configuration. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to verify that the material type supports variant creation.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the material in the variant configuration (transaction CU50) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up variant configuration and characteristics.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the creation of the variant again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Variant Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the principles of variant configuration in SAP, as this will help in understanding how to set up materials and characteristics correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.