How To Fix WSTP004 - There are no variants for this generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTP - Messages for IAC Sales Prices in SAP Retail Store

• Message number: 004

• Message text: There are no variants for this generic material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTP004 - There are no variants for this generic material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTP004 - There are no variants for this generic material
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or display a generic material in SAP that does not have any assigned variants. In SAP, a generic material is a material master record that represents a group of similar materials (variants). Variants are specific versions of the generic material, differing in characteristics such as size, color, or other attributes.
  The system expects that a generic material should have at least one variant assigned to it. If no variants exist, the system cannot proceed with operations that require variant information, hence the error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to display or process a generic material in transactions that require variant selection.
  When using variant configuration or classification where the generic material is expected to have variants.
  During sales order creation, production order, or other processes involving configurable materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Assignment:
  
  Verify if the generic material has variants assigned.
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check the generic material.
  Check the Material Variants tab or related configuration to see if variants exist.
  
  
  
  Create Variants:
  
  If no variants exist, create the necessary variants for the generic material.
  Use transaction MM01 (Create Material) to create variants.
  Ensure that the variants are properly linked to the generic material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type and Configuration:
  
  Ensure the generic material is correctly set up as a configurable material if variant configuration is used.
  Check the material type and configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Review Classification and Characteristics:
  
  If variants are based on classification characteristics, ensure that the classification is properly maintained.
  Use transaction CL02 to maintain characteristics and CL20N to assign classes.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In some cases, customizing settings related to variant configuration or material master may need review.
  Use SPRO to check settings under Logistics ? Materials Management ? Material Master ? Configurable Materials.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Generic Material: A material master record that represents a group of similar materials.
  Material Variant: A specific version of a generic material differing in certain characteristics.
  Variant Configuration: SAP functionality to manage configurable products with multiple variants.
  Transactions:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CL02: Change Characteristics
  CL20N: Assign Classes to Objects
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSTP004 indicates that the generic material you are working with has no variants assigned. To resolve this, verify and create the necessary variants linked to the generic material, ensuring proper configuration and classification settings are in place.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction you are using and the material master data involved.