How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL088 - Material & is not of the type Generic Material

WRF_MATERIAL088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL - Additional Messages for Material Master (Retail)

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Material & is not of the type Generic Material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL088 - Material & is not of the type Generic Material ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL088 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not classified as a "Generic Material." This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with configurable materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is not defined as a generic material in the system. Generic materials are used in variant configuration to represent a class of products that can be customized.
  Configuration Settings: The material may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may not have the necessary attributes to be treated as a generic material.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect settings in the material type or classification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material in question is indeed set up as a generic material. You can do this by checking the material