How To Fix WU676 - Assignment of generic material & with inventory-managed unit not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 676

• Message text: Assignment of generic material & with inventory-managed unit not allowed

What causes this issue?

You tried to include material &V1& in the promotion. This is a generic
material with units of measure subject to inventory management.
&USE&
You cannot assign generic materials to a promotion.

How to fix this error?

Include only the variants of a generic material in the promotion.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU676 - Assignment of generic material & with inventory-managed unit not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WU676, which states "Assignment of generic material & with inventory-managed unit not allowed," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory control within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a generic material to an inventory-managed unit, which is not permitted under the current configuration or settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Generic Material Configuration: The material in question is defined as a generic material, which means it is not specific to a particular variant or type. In SAP, generic materials are often used for materials that have multiple variants but are treated as a single entity for certain processes.
  
  
  Inventory Management Settings: The system settings for inventory management may not allow generic materials to be assigned to inventory-managed units. This is often due to the way the material master data is configured.
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types in SAP may have restrictions on how they can be managed in inventory. If the material type of the generic material does not support inventory management, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the generic material. Ensure that the material type is appropriate for inventory management and that it is configured correctly.
  
  
  Change Material Type: If the material type does not support inventory management, consider changing the material type to one that does, if applicable.
  
  
  Review Generic Material Settings: If the material must remain a generic material, check the settings related to generic materials in your SAP configuration. You may need to adjust these settings to allow for the assignment of generic materials to inventory-managed units.
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing generic materials and inventory management settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP is crucial. This includes knowing the different views (basic data, purchasing, sales, etc.) and how they interact with inventory management.
  
  
  Inventory Management: Familiarize yourself with the principles of inventory management in SAP, including how materials are classified and managed.
  
  
  Generic vs. Specific Materials: Understanding the difference between generic and specific materials can help in troubleshooting issues related to material assignments.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or knowledge base articles that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.