How To Fix WY042 - Variant data for VSR still exists in purchasing organization &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Variant data for VSR still exists in purchasing organization &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to delete a vendor sub-range for which purchasing data is
still entered in purchasing organization &V1&.

System Response

The vendor sub-range was not deleted.

How to fix this error?

First delete all purchasing data which exists for the vendor sub-range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY042 - Variant data for VSR still exists in purchasing organization & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WY042 - Variant data for VSR still exists in purchasing organization &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete or change a purchasing organization or related data, but variant data for Vendor-Specific Rebate (VSR) still exists for that purchasing organization. The system prevents the deletion or modification because dependent variant data linked to the VSR condition records is still present.
  In other words, the system detects that there are still VSR variant records assigned to the purchasing organization you are trying to delete or modify, and these must be removed first.
  
  Explanation of Terms:
  
  VSR (Vendor-Specific Rebate): A rebate condition type in SAP MM (Materials Management) used to manage vendor-specific rebate agreements.
  Variant Data: Variant data refers to specific condition records or data variants that are linked to a particular purchasing organization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing VSR Variant Data:
  
  Use transaction MEK3 (Display Conditions) or MEK2 (Change Conditions) to check if there are any existing VSR condition records for the purchasing organization.
  Alternatively, use MEK5 (Display Condition Table) or relevant condition tables (e.g., **A*** tables) to find variant data related to VSR.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Variant Data:
  
  If variant data exists, you need to delete or adjust these condition records before you can delete or modify the purchasing organization.
  Use MEK2 to delete the condition records or change the purchasing organization assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Conditions ? Define Condition Types and verify the settings for VSR condition types.
  Ensure that no variant data is locked or incorrectly assigned.
  
  
  
  After Deletion:
  
  Once all variant data related to the VSR for the purchasing organization is removed, retry the deletion or modification of the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  Always ensure you have proper authorization before deleting condition records.
  It is recommended to perform these changes in a test or development environment first.
  Back up relevant data before deletion.
  If you are unsure about the impact, consult with your SAP MM or SAP SD (if rebate is integrated) consultant.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Variant data for Vendor-Specific Rebate (VSR) still exists for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  Effect
  System blocks deletion/modification of purchasing organization.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and delete or adjust VSR variant data linked to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  Transactions
  MEK2 (Change Conditions), MEK3 (Display Conditions), MEK5 (Display Condition Table)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact variant data or condition records, you can provide the purchasing organization and condition type details, and I can guide you on the specific queries or steps.