How To Fix WB826 - Articles are still assigned to layout module &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 826

• Message text: Articles are still assigned to layout module &1

What causes this issue?

Materials are still assigned to at least one version of the layout
module. Only the current version and possible future version are to be
taken into consideration.

System Response

It is not yet possible to delete the selected layout modules.

How to fix this error?

Delete all material assignments to this layout module using
<DS:TRANS.MM42>integrated material maintenance</>. To do this, call the
basic data view for the articles concerned and navigate to the
additional data for the layout module information. You can delete the
field entries for the relevan layout modules here. You can get an
overview of which articles are contained in the relevant layout modules
by calling the layout workbench (transaction: <DS:TRAN.WLWB>WLWB</>)
for a customer to whom you have assigned a layout module. Choose the
pushbutton for the version and you get an overview which contains all
materials.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB826 - Articles are still assigned to layout module &1 ?

  The SAP error message WB826 indicates that there are articles (or materials) still assigned to a layout module, which prevents certain actions from being completed, such as deleting or changing the layout module. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when dealing with merchandise management and layout management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has detected that there are still articles linked to the specified layout module. This linkage means that the layout module is actively being used for displaying or managing those articles, and therefore, it cannot be modified or deleted until the articles are disassociated from it.
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB826 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Layout Module: Note the layout module number indicated in the error message (represented as &1).
  
  
  Check Article Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code WB21 (or the relevant transaction for layout management) to view the layout module.
  Check which articles are assigned to the layout module. You can do this by navigating to the layout module details and reviewing the list of assigned articles.
  
  
  
  Disassociate Articles:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the layout module, you must first remove the articles assigned to it.
  You can do this by selecting the articles and using the appropriate function to disassociate them from the layout module.
  
  
  
  Confirm Changes: After disassociating the articles, try to perform the action that triggered the error again (e.g., deleting or modifying the layout module).
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or settings that might be preventing the action. Sometimes, other configurations or settings in the system can also lead to similar errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WB21, WB22, and WB23 for layout management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on layout management and article assignments.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to layout modules and articles.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about which articles to disassociate, consult with colleagues or team members who manage the layout or merchandise management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB826 error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.