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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound
Message number: 070
Message text: Catalog &, variant & w/o generic matl assignment; creation not possible
The variant in question is not assigned to a generic material.
All variants grouped into a generic material have the same model
number.
A variant without a model number cannot be updated, and means that the
system is not able to create the whole generic material.
Updating of the generic material is terminated.
Online, the model number number of a variant is contained in the
"Generic Material" column.
At database level, the model number is contained in database table
PRICAT_K003 under field description VENDOR_SATNR.
Check whether all the variants belonging to the generic material have
the same entry for the model number.
Correct the entry in the relevant item and restart updating.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
WRF_PCM070
- Catalog &, variant & w/o generic matl assignment; creation not possible ?The SAP error message WRF_PCM070 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a catalog or variant due to the absence of a generic material assignment. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Product Catalog Management (PCM) module, which is used for managing product data and variants.
Cause:
The error message is triggered when you attempt to create a catalog or variant without having a generic material assigned to it. This can happen due to several reasons:
- Missing Generic Material: The system requires a generic material to be assigned to the catalog or variant, and if it is not assigned, the creation process cannot proceed.
- Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not properly set up, leading to this error.
- Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data that is required for creating the catalog or variant.
Solution:
To resolve the WRF_PCM070 error, you can take the following steps:
Check Generic Material Assignment:
- Ensure that a generic material is assigned to the catalog or variant you are trying to create. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and verifying the assignment.
Create or Assign a Generic Material:
- If a generic material does not exist, you may need to create one. This can typically be done in the material master data transaction (MM01) by selecting the appropriate material type and ensuring that it is set up as a generic material.
Review Configuration Settings:
- Check the configuration settings related to Product Catalog Management in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for the creation of catalogs and variants.
Data Consistency Check:
- Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all required fields and data are correctly filled out. This may involve reviewing the material master data and ensuring that all necessary information is present.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific requirements for creating catalogs and variants in your version of SAP.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WRF_PCM070 error in your SAP system.
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