How To Fix WU789 - Alloc. table generat. for variant & only possible with generic mat. &


WU789 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

  • Message number: 789

  • Message text: Alloc. table generat. for variant & only possible with generic mat. &

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  • What causes this issue?

    Material &V1& is a variant of generic material &V2&. An allocation
    table has to be generated for a variant together with the generic
    material to which it belongs.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Select the generic materials together with all their variants.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU789 - Alloc. table generat. for variant & only possible with generic mat. & ?
    The SAP error message WU789 indicates an issue related to the allocation table generation for a specific variant, which can only be performed with a generic material. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with variant configuration in SAP.
    
    Cause: Generic Material Requirement: The error suggests that the operation you are trying to perform requires a generic material, but the system is unable to find or recognize it. Incorrect Configuration: The variant configuration may not be set up correctly, or the material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly defined. Missing Allocation Table: The allocation table for the specified variant may not have been generated yet, or there may be issues with the existing allocation table.
    Solution: Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material you are working with is defined as a generic material in the system. You can do this by checking the material master record. Verify Variant Configuration:

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