How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL085 - Material master data (MARA) 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: 085

• Message text: Material master data (MARA) is missing for generic material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL085 - Material master data (MARA) is missing for generic material &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CHAR_VAL085 – Material master data (MARA) is missing for generic material &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects to find material master data for a generic material (a placeholder or template material) but cannot find the corresponding entry in the MARA table (the central material master table in SAP). 
  In other words, the system is trying to process or validate a generic material, but the material master record for that generic material number does not exist or is incomplete.
  This situation often arises in scenarios such as:
  
  Using generic materials in classification or variant configuration.
  Processing documents or transactions that reference generic materials.
  Custom developments or interfaces that expect generic material master data but the material is not maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify if the generic material number (&1) exists in the material master (transaction MM03).
  If it does not exist, create the material master record for the generic material using MM01.
  Ensure that the material is properly maintained with the necessary views (Basic Data, Classification, etc.) as required by your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration or Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom process or interface, check if the generic material number is correctly passed and exists in the system.
  Adjust the logic to handle cases where the generic material might not exist or create the material master record beforehand.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration / Classification:
  
  If using variant configuration, ensure that generic materials used as templates or superordinate materials are properly maintained.
  Check classification data and characteristic assignments.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify missing or incomplete material master data.
  Use transaction MMBE or MM03 to verify stock and master data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table MARA: Central table for material master general data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material Master
  MM03 – Display Material Master
  MMBE – Stock Overview
  
  
  Variant Configuration: Generic materials often serve as templates in variant configuration scenarios.
  Classification System: Generic materials may be used in classification; missing master data can cause errors.
  Custom Developments: Check user exits, BADIs, or custom reports that handle materials.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL085 indicates that the system cannot find the material master record for a generic material number. The primary fix is to ensure that the generic material exists in the material master (MARA) table with the required data. If the material is missing, create it; if it exists, verify its completeness and correctness.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.