MH248 - The variant & (exclusion) of layout module & for unit & will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 248

• Message text: The variant & (exclusion) of layout module & for unit & will be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the assignment of a material and of a unit of measure
to the basic version of a layout module. However, there are still
assignments to layout module variants that exclude the material
(exclusion indicator set). For consistency, these variants must also
be deleted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH248 - The variant & (exclusion) of layout module & for unit & will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MH248 indicates that a specific variant of a layout module for a particular unit is being deleted. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules, where layout modules and variants are used to manage and display data.
  Cause:
  The error message MH248 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Deletion of Variants: The variant specified in the error message is being deleted, either manually or as part of a system process.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of layout modules or units may lead to the deletion of certain variants.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system attempting to delete a variant that is no longer valid or needed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the layout module or its variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH248 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the layout module and the specific variant mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the variant is correctly defined and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Logs:
  
  If the variant is being deleted as part of a batch job or process, check the logs to understand why the deletion is occurring. This may provide insights into whether it is a manual action or an automated process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all related data is intact and that there are no orphaned records that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate permissions to access and modify the layout module and its variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling layout modules and variants. This may provide additional context or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help diagnose and fix the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., SE93 for variants, SE80 for development objects) that may help in managing layout modules and variants.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MH248 error and implement a suitable solution.