How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL104 - Variant class type and variant class copied from material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Variant class type and variant class copied from material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL104 - Variant class type and variant class copied from material & ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL104 typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have been set up as configurable materials. This error indicates that there is an issue with the variant class type and the variant class that has been copied from another material.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Variant Class Type: The variant class type assigned to the material may not be compatible with the configuration settings or the characteristics defined for that material.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to be associated with the variant class may not be defined correctly or may be missing.
  
  
  Copying Issues: When copying a material, if the source material has a variant class that is not properly set up or does not exist in the target environment, this error can occur.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the variant class or its characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_MATERIAL104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Class Type:
  
  Go to the variant class in transaction CL02 (Change Class) and verify that the class type is appropriate for the material you are working with.
  Ensure that the class type is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics:
  
  Check the characteristics associated with the variant class. Ensure that they are defined correctly and are active.
  Make sure that the characteristics are assigned to the correct class type.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Copying:
  
  If the error occurred during the copying of a material, check the source material to ensure that its variant class is correctly defined and exists in the target environment.
  If necessary, manually create the variant class for the new material instead of copying it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the variant class and its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Variant Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the principles of variant configuration in SAP, as understanding how classes and characteristics work together is crucial for resolving such issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WRF_MATERIAL104 error in your SAP system.