How To Fix WXPB109 - &1 is not assigned to article &2 as a variant-creating characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 109

• Message text: &1 is not assigned to article &2 as a variant-creating characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB109 - &1 is not assigned to article &2 as a variant-creating characteristic ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: WXPB109 &1 is not assigned to article &2 as a variant-creating characteristic
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or process a variant for an article (material) in SAP, but the characteristic (&1) you are using is not assigned as a variant-creating characteristic to the article (&2).
  In SAP Variant Configuration, an article (material) can have variant-creating characteristics assigned to it. These characteristics define the possible variants of the article. If you try to use a characteristic that is not assigned to the article as a variant-creating characteristic, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order processing or variant configuration.
  When creating or changing a variant configuration for an article.
  When trying to assign or use a characteristic that is not linked to the material master or the variant configuration profile.
  
  
  Cause:
  
  The characteristic (&1) is missing in the variant configuration profile or the material master data for the article (&2).
  The characteristic is not assigned as a variant-creating characteristic in the classification of the material.
  The configuration profile or class does not include the characteristic.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data setup for variant configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Classification of the Article:
  
  Go to transaction CL20N or MM02 (change material).
  Check the class assigned to the material.
  Verify if the characteristic (&1) is assigned to the class.
  
  
  
  Assign the Characteristic as Variant-Creating:
  
  In the classification, ensure that the characteristic is marked as variant-creating.
  Use transaction CL02 to edit the class.
  Assign the characteristic to the class if missing.
  Mark the characteristic as variant-creating in the class.
  
  
  
  Check the Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction CU41 or CU42 to check the configuration profile assigned to the material.
  Ensure the characteristic is included in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If necessary, update the material master to reflect the correct class and configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Variant Table:
  
  Sometimes, after changes, you may need to regenerate the variant table or reconfigure the material.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Setup:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is properly defined in the variant configuration.
  Check dependencies and constraints if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions:
  
  MM02 – Change Material Master
  CL02 – Change Class
  CL20N – Display Class
  CU41 – Change Configuration Profile
  CU50 – Create Characteristic
  CU51 – Change Characteristic
  CU53 – Display Characteristic
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  Variant-creating characteristics are essential for SAP to generate and manage variants of configurable materials.
  If a characteristic is not variant-creating, it cannot be used to differentiate variants.
  Always ensure that the master data and configuration profiles are consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  If you provide the exact characteristic and article numbers, I can help you with more specific steps.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WXPB109 &1 is not assigned to article &2 as a variant-creating characteristic
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic not assigned as variant-creating to the article
  
  
  Solution
  Assign characteristic to article's class as variant-creating; check configuration profile
  
  
  Key Transactions
  MM02, CL02, CL20N, CU41, CU42
  
  
  
  
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