How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL106 - Variant class &2 does not exist in variant class type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Variant class &2 does not exist in variant class type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL106 - Variant class &2 does not exist in variant class type &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL106 indicates that there is an issue with a variant class that is expected to exist in the system but does not. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where specific classes are used to manage product variants.
  Cause:
  The error message "Variant class &2 does not exist in variant class type &1" can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Missing Class: The variant class specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or the class not being created.
  
  
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type specified may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to the expected variant class type.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect references in the material master or configuration profiles.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant class.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Existence:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) and check if the variant class specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction CL01 (Create Class).
  
  
  
  Verify Class Type:
  
  Ensure that the class type specified in the error message is correct and corresponds to the variant class type you are working with.
  You can check the class type in the class definition.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data for the material that is causing the error. Ensure that the variant class is correctly assigned in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to review the material details.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profiles:
  
  If you are using configuration profiles, ensure that they are correctly set up and that they reference the correct variant class.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant class. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if there are authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the class was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all dependencies were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Variant Configuration: This is a key area in SAP where products with multiple variants are managed. Understanding how classes and characteristics work in variant configuration can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant configuration and class management for more detailed information on how to set up and manage variant classes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.