MH233 - The material &1 is not a variant of the generic material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 233

• Message text: The material &1 is not a variant of the generic material &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a variant of the generic material &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH233 - The material &1 is not a variant of the generic material &2 ?

  The SAP error message MH233 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship between a material and its generic material. Specifically, it means that the material you are trying to work with is not recognized as a variant of the specified generic material. This can occur in scenarios involving configurable materials or when dealing with material variants in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Assignment: The material you are trying to use is not correctly assigned as a variant of the generic material in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up properly, leading to the system not recognizing the relationship.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the materials involved, such as incorrect material type or missing attributes.
  Incorrect Usage: The material may be used in a context that does not support its relationship with the generic material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record of both the generic material and the specific material.
  Ensure that the specific material is correctly defined as a variant of the generic material. This can be checked in the "Basic Data" or "Classification" views.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are using configurable materials, ensure that the configuration profile is correctly set up and that the characteristics are properly assigned to both the generic and variant materials.
  
  
  
  Correct Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material types are appropriate for both the generic and variant materials. They should be compatible with the intended use.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling material variants and generic materials.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it is crucial for various processes such as procurement, production, and sales.
  Configurable Materials: These are materials that can be customized based on specific customer requirements, often using characteristics and values.
  Generic vs. Variant Materials: In SAP, a generic material serves as a template, while variant materials are specific instances that inherit properties from the generic material.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MH233 and ensure that the materials are correctly configured in your SAP system.