How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL084 - Object master data (INOB) is missing for generic material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Object master data (INOB) is missing for generic material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL084 - Object master data (INOB) is missing for generic material &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL084: Object master data (INOB) is missing for generic material &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or validate characteristics for a generic material, but the required object master data (INOB) is missing. In SAP Classification System, INOB refers to the object master data that links the material to its classification characteristics.
  
  The generic material is expected to have an object master record in the classification system.
  If this object master data is missing or not created, the system cannot assign or validate characteristics for the material.
  This typically happens during classification, variant configuration, or when working with configurable materials.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Generic Material: A material that serves as a template or base for variants.
  Object Master Data (INOB): The classification object that holds the link between the material and its characteristics.
  The error indicates that the system cannot find this classification object for the generic material, hence it cannot proceed with characteristic assignment or validation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Object Master Data (INOB) for the Generic Material:
  
  Use transaction CL20N (Create Object) or CL02 (Change Object) to create or maintain the classification object for the generic material.
  Ensure the material is assigned to the correct class.
  Save the object master data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Classification:
  
  Verify that the generic material is assigned to the appropriate class in transaction MM02 (Change Material) under the Classification tab.
  If not assigned, assign the material to the correct class.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Setup:
  
  If the material is configurable, ensure that the variant configuration master data is properly maintained.
  Use transaction CU50 or CU41 to check the configuration profile and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After creating the object master data, retry the operation that caused the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL20N – Create Classification Object
  CL02 – Change Classification Object
  MM02 – Change Material Master (Classification tab)
  CU50 – Maintain Variant Configuration Profile
  CU41 – Display Variant Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to classification and variant configuration errors if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Ensure that the class and characteristics are active and valid.
  Check authorizations if you cannot create or change classification objects.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during sales order, material master maintenance, variant configuration), I can give more tailored advice.