How To Fix WOST_TOOLS_COMMON011 - Generic material is not supported. Please enter variants of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOST_TOOLS_COMMON - Retail Store: Messages for General Functions

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Generic material is not supported. Please enter variants of &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOST_TOOLS_COMMON011 - Generic material is not supported. Please enter variants of & ?

  The SAP error message WOST_TOOLS_COMMON011 indicates that the system does not support the use of generic materials in the context where you are trying to use them. This typically occurs in scenarios where specific variants of a material are required, but a generic material (which does not have specific characteristics or variants) has been entered instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material Usage: The system is designed to work with specific material variants, and the entry of a generic material (which lacks specific attributes) is not allowed in that context.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the material master or the specific transaction you are using may not allow for generic materials.
  Transaction Context: The transaction or process you are trying to execute may require detailed specifications that a generic material cannot provide.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Specific Material Variants: Instead of using a generic material, enter a specific material variant that meets the requirements of the transaction or process you are