How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS062 - Migrate the generic material &1 before migrating the variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS - Message for Errors in Material Screens

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Migrate the generic material &1 before migrating the variant

What causes this issue?

You want to use the new processing of fiber compositions for textile
products for the first time, for the variant of a generic article. To
enable this, the system automatically migrates the previously available
fiber compositions from the old data store into the new data store (if
this has not already been done). However, you are not allowed to migrate
only individual variants for a generic article; both the generic article
and all variants must be migrated at the same time.

System Response

The system prevents you from using the new processing method to change
the fiber compositions for the variants.

How to fix this error?

You can simultaneously migrate the generic article, including all
variants, by using the system's automatic copy logic from generic
articles to variants. To do so, you need to first navigate to the new
processing of fiber compositions for textile products in change mode,
for the generic article. You can then also use the new processing method
individually for each variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS062 - Migrate the generic material &1 before migrating the variant ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS062
  
  Text: Migrate the generic material &1 before migrating the variant.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the migration or replication of material master data, particularly when dealing with configurable materials or variant materials in SAP. The system expects that the generic (or base) material is migrated first before attempting to migrate any of its variants.
  
  Generic material: The base material that defines the general characteristics.
  Variant material: A specific version of the generic material with certain variant characteristics.
  
  If you try to migrate or replicate a variant material before the generic material exists in the target system, the system throws this error because the variant depends on the generic material's existence.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Migrate the generic material first:
  
  Ensure that the base (generic) material is migrated or replicated successfully before migrating any of its variants.
  
  
  Check migration sequence:
  
  Adjust the migration or replication sequence so that generic materials are processed before their variants.
  
  
  Verify material master data:
  
  Confirm that the generic material exists and is active in the target system.
  
  
  Re-run migration for variants:
  
  After the generic material is migrated, re-run the migration or replication for the variant materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in scenarios involving Variant Configuration (VC) or Variant Management in SAP.
  The migration tools or interfaces (e.g., LSMW, SAP S/4HANA migration cockpit, or custom programs) must respect the dependency order.
  If using SAP S/4HANA migration cockpit or other migration tools, check the migration objects and their dependencies.
  In case of ALE/IDoc replication, ensure that the generic material master data is replicated first.
  This error helps maintain data integrity by ensuring that variant materials do not exist without their base material.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the migration tool or process you are using.