How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF144 - Variants can only be generated with generic material in follow-on docs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Variants can only be generated with generic material in follow-on docs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF144 - Variants can only be generated with generic material in follow-on docs ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF144 indicates that variants can only be generated with a generic material in follow-on documents. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have been set up for variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or process a follow-on document (like a sales order or production order) for a configurable material that is not set up correctly. Specifically, it indicates that the system expects a generic material (a material that serves as a template for variants) but is instead encountering a specific variant material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material you are trying to use is set up as a generic material in the system. This means it should be defined in the material master as a configurable material.
  
  
  
  Use Generic Material:
  
  When creating follow-on documents, make sure