How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS080 - Material &1 is not a variant of generic material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Material &1 is not a variant of generic material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS080 - Material &1 is not a variant of generic material &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS080: Material &1 is not a variant of generic material &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or process a material (&1) as a variant of a generic (or configurable) material (&2), but the system finds that the material &1 is not defined or maintained as a variant of the generic material &2.
  In SAP, variant materials are typically linked to a generic material (often a configurable material or a material with variant configuration). The system expects that the material you are working with is correctly assigned as a variant under the generic material. If this relationship is missing or incorrect, the system throws this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  The material &1 is not assigned as a variant in the material master or variant configuration.
  The generic material &2 does not have the variant &1 maintained in its variant table or classification.
  Data inconsistency between the generic material and its variants.
  Attempting to use a material as a variant without proper variant configuration setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material &1 is correctly maintained as a variant of the generic material &2.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master for material &1 (transaction MM03).
  Verify if it is assigned as a variant of the generic material &2.
  Check the classification or variant configuration data to confirm the relationship.
  
  
  
  Maintain Variant Configuration:
  
  If using variant configuration (LOVC or VC), ensure that the variant material &1 is correctly linked to the generic material &2.
  Use transaction CU50 or CU51 to maintain variant tables and assign variants properly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  For configurable materials, check the material type and configuration profile.
  Ensure that the generic material &2 is set up as a configurable material and variants are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check BOM and Sales Documents:
  
  If the error occurs during sales order or BOM processing, verify that the variant material is correctly referenced.
  Ensure that the BOM or sales document references the generic material and its variants properly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify missing or incorrect variant assignments.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master (MM01/MM02/MM03): Used to create/change/display materials and their variant assignments.
  Variant Configuration (VC): SAP module for managing configurable products and their variants.
  Classification System: Used to classify materials and assign characteristics for variants.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU50 / CU51: Maintain variant tables and variant assignments.
  MM03: Display material master.
  CS03: Display BOM (to check variant BOMs).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to variant configuration and material assignment errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error "Material &1 is not a variant of generic material &2" indicates a missing or incorrect variant relationship between the material and its generic material. Correcting the variant assignment in the material master and variant configuration will resolve the issue.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.