How To Fix WRF_PCM037 - New variant item & without generic material header. Creation not possible

WRF_PCM037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 037

• Message text: New variant item & without generic material header. Creation not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM037 - New variant item & without generic material header. Creation not possible ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM037 indicates that there is an issue with creating a new variant item in the system because it lacks a generic material header. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where products can have multiple variants based on certain characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Generic Material: The error suggests that the system is trying to create a variant item without a corresponding generic material. In SAP, a generic material serves as a template for creating variants.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the variant might not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to create a new variant.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or variant configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Generic Material: Ensure that a generic material exists for the variant you are trying to create. You can do this