MH249 - The variant & (w/o exclusion) of layout mod. & for unit & will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 249

• Message text: The variant & (w/o exclusion) of layout mod. & for unit & will be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a material to a unit of measure of the basic version
of a layout module. However, there are already assignments to layout
module variants which do not exclude the material (exclusion indicator
not set). For consistency, the variants must be deleted because they
may exist only without the assignment to a basic version of a layout
module.

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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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH249 - The variant & (w/o exclusion) of layout mod. & for unit & will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MH249 indicates that a specific variant of a layout modification 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, particularly when dealing with layout management or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error message MH249 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Deletion of Variants: The variant you are trying to use or modify is being deleted from the system, either manually or through a batch job.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or layout modifications that affect the existing variants.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the layout or the variants, leading to the system attempting to delete them.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to access or modify the layout variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH249 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant mentioned in the error message still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction code (like SE93 for variants) and checking the list of available variants.
  
  
  Review Layout Modifications: Look into the layout modifications associated with the variant. Ensure that they are correctly configured and that there are no pending deletions or changes that could affect the variant.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the data related to the layout and variants. This can help identify any discrepancies that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the layout variants. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to layout management and variant configuration for more specific guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE93 (for variants), MM01 (for material master), or CO01 (for production orders) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error MH249 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be patches or updates that address this specific issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MH249 error effectively.