How To Fix WXPB121 - &2 is not a variant-creating characteristic for article &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 121

• Message text: &2 is not a variant-creating characteristic for article &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB121 - &2 is not a variant-creating characteristic for article &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXPB121 &2 is not a variant-creating characteristic for article &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) when you try to assign or use a characteristic (&2) as a variant-creating characteristic for a material (&1), but this characteristic is not defined as a variant-creating characteristic for that material in the material master or configuration profile.
  In other words, the system expects the characteristic to be part of the variant configuration of the material, but it is not recognized as such.
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  
  Characteristic not assigned to the material's variant configuration profile:
  
  The characteristic is missing in the configuration profile or the classification of the material.
  
  
  Characteristic not marked as variant-creating:
  
  The characteristic exists but is not flagged as variant-creating in the material master or in the class.
  
  
  Incorrect or missing assignment in the material master:
  
  The material master (usually in the classification view) does not include the characteristic as a variant characteristic.
  
  
  Mismatch between configuration profile and classification:
  
  The characteristic is defined in the class but not included in the configuration profile assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the material master:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Classification tab.
  Verify that the characteristic (&2) is assigned to the material (&1).
  If missing, add the characteristic to the material's class.
  
  
  
  Check the configuration profile:
  
  Use transaction CU41 (Change Configuration Profile).
  Verify that the characteristic is included in the profile assigned to the material.
  Add the characteristic if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Mark the characteristic as variant-creating:
  
  In the configuration profile, ensure the characteristic is flagged as variant-creating.
  This is usually done by setting the characteristic as a variant characteristic in the profile.
  
  
  
  Check the class assignment:
  
  Use transaction CL02 (Change Class).
  Verify that the characteristic is assigned to the class used by the material.
  Ensure the characteristic is set up correctly (e.g., data type, value range).
  
  
  
  Regenerate the material master data if necessary:
  
  Sometimes, after changes, you may need to regenerate or update the material master data or classification data.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Variant-creating characteristics are those characteristics that define the variants of a configurable material. Only these characteristics can be used to create different variants of a product.
  This message is a warning (WXPB121), so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential configuration inconsistency.
  Proper variant configuration setup is crucial for correct product configuration and sales order processing.
  If you are working with Variant Configuration (LO-VC), ensure that the characteristics used in the configuration model are consistent with the material master and classification data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Number
  WXPB121
  
  
  Message Text
  &2 is not a variant-creating characteristic for article &1
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic not assigned or flagged as variant-creating for the material
  
  
  Solution
  Assign characteristic to material/class, include in configuration profile, mark as variant-creating
  
  
  Transactions to check
  MM02, CU41, CL02
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the material number (&1) and characteristic name (&2) to check the specific configuration.
  
  Let me know if you want me to guide you through the steps in the system!