How To Fix WRETAIL_SIBS043 - Only single material Id or material range should be filled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRETAIL_SIBS - Message class for Strategic Investment Buying Simulation

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Only single material Id or material range should be filled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRETAIL_SIBS043 - Only single material Id or material range should be filled. ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRETAIL_SIBS043: Only single material Id or material range should be filled.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Retail (often in the context of assortment or article master data processing) when both a single material ID and a material range are entered simultaneously in a selection screen or input field where only one of these options is allowed.
  In other words, the system expects either:
  
  A single material ID (one specific article number), OR
  A material range (a start and end material number defining a range),
  
  but not both at the same time.
  This validation is to avoid ambiguity in processing or reporting, ensuring that the system clearly understands whether to process a single article or a range of articles.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During assortment creation or maintenance.
  When running reports or batch jobs that require material selection.
  In selection screens where material input is required.
  In SAP Retail processes involving article master data or assortment assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the input fields on the screen or selection criteria.
  Fill either the single material ID field OR the material range fields, but not both.
  Clear the field(s) that are not needed.
  If you want to process multiple materials, use the material range fields only.
  If you want to process a single material, use only the single material ID field.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a standard validation message in SAP Retail to prevent conflicting input.
  If you are using a custom program or report, check the selection screen logic to ensure it enforces this rule.
  If the error occurs in a standard SAP transaction, follow the standard input rules.
  If you need to process multiple non-contiguous materials, consider using multiple single material IDs in separate runs or use selection variants if supported.
  Check SAP Notes or Retail documentation for any updates or patches if this message appears unexpectedly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRETAIL_SIBS043
  
  
  Cause
  Both single material ID and material range filled simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution
  Fill only one: either single material ID or material range.
  
  
  Context
  SAP Retail assortment, article master, reports, batch jobs.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the transaction or program name where this error occurs.