How To Fix WU698 - Planned sales quantity of generic matl & was adjusted to variant total

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Planned sales quantity of generic matl & was adjusted to variant total

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU698 - Planned sales quantity of generic matl & was adjusted to variant total ?

  The SAP error message WU698 indicates that the planned sales quantity for a generic material has been adjusted to match the total quantity of its variants. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where a generic material (often referred to as a "super" or "generic" material) is used to represent a group of variants that share common characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  
  Variant Configuration: The error arises when there is a mismatch between the planned sales quantity of the generic material and the total planned sales quantity of its variants. This can happen if the system is trying to allocate sales quantities to specific variants but the total planned quantity for the generic material does not match the sum of the quantities for its variants.
  
  
  Sales Order Entry: If sales orders are entered for specific variants without properly reflecting the total planned quantity for the generic material, the system will adjust the planned sales quantity to ensure consistency.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data setup for the generic material and its variants, such as incorrect configuration settings or missing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Sales Orders: Check the sales orders entered for the variants and ensure that the total planned quantity aligns with the generic material's planned quantity.
  
  
  Adjust Planning: If necessary, adjust the planning for the generic material or its variants to ensure that the quantities are consistent. This may involve updating the planned quantities in the relevant planning transactions.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for both the generic material and its variants. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Re-run Planning: After making adjustments, re-run the planning process to ensure that the system recalculates the quantities correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling variant configuration and sales planning.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or VA05 (List of Sales Orders) to analyze the situation further.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has custom enhancements or user exits related to sales order processing or variant configuration, review those to ensure they are not causing unexpected behavior.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution or variant configuration.