How To Fix WRF_PCM201 - Select a variant as proposal for generic material

WRF_PCM201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Select a variant as proposal for generic material

What causes this issue?

Create generic material and variants of a generic material

System Response

If you want to create variants of a generic material, one single
variant must be selected as the copy template for the generic material
(header). You have not selected a variant as a template, and therefore
none of the variants of the generic material are taken into
consideration.

How to fix this error?

Select one variant as the copy template for the generic material
(checkbox).

Procedure for System Administrators

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_PCM201 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_PCM201, which states "Select a variant as proposal for generic material," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error is related to the use of generic materials and their variants in the Product Configuration process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material: The error arises when you are trying to configure a generic material that does not have a specific variant selected. In SAP, a generic material is a template that can have multiple variants, and the system requires you to select one of these variants to proceed.
  Missing Variant Assignment: The specific variant that you are trying to configure may not be assigned or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in selecting the appropriate variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Variant: When prompted with the error, ensure that you select a specific variant for the generic