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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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. &

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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Smart SAP Assistant

• 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: Review the configuration settings for the variant. Make sure that all necessary characteristics and values are correctly defined.
  Generate Allocation Table: If the allocation table has not been generated, you may need to manually trigger the generation process. This can typically be done through the transaction code related to variant configuration (e.g., CU50).
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that all dependencies and constraints related to the variant configuration are correctly set up.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the context in which you are working.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU50 (Display Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to variant configuration and allocation table generation.
  
  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 materials management and variant configuration.