How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT001 - Specify a material group, material list, or material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ART_DISCONT - Messages for Article Discontinuation: Fashion

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specify a material group, material list, or material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT001 - Specify a material group, material list, or material ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT001:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_ART_DISCONT001
  Text: Specify a material group, material list, or material
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a transaction or report requires you to specify at least one of the following to proceed:
  
  A Material Group  
  A Material List  
  A Material
  
  The system expects one of these parameters to filter or identify the materials to be processed or displayed. If none of these are provided, the system cannot continue and throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  Typically encountered in reports or transactions related to material discontinuation, material master data processing, or inventory management where material selection criteria are mandatory.
  For example, when running a report to identify discontinued materials or when updating material statuses, the system needs a scope defined by material group, list, or individual material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify at least one of the required parameters:  
  
  Enter a valid Material Group  
  Provide a Material List (a predefined list of materials)  
  Enter a specific Material Number
  
  
  
  Check the selection screen or input fields of the transaction/report and ensure that one of these fields is filled before executing.
  
  
  If you are unsure which to use, consult the business process owner or SAP documentation for the specific transaction to understand the appropriate selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a validation message to ensure meaningful data processing.
  If you frequently need to process a certain set of materials, consider creating and maintaining a Material List in SAP for easier selection.
  Material Groups are often used to categorize materials logically and can be maintained in the material master or customizing.
  If you believe you have entered the required data but still get the error, check for:
  
  Typing errors in material or group codes  
  Authorization issues preventing access to certain materials or groups  
  Custom enhancements or user exits that might enforce additional validations
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRF_ART_DISCONT001
  
  
  Meaning
  You must specify a material group, material list, or material
  
  
  Cause
  No material selection criteria provided
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a material group, material list, or material before proceeding
  
  
  Related Areas
  Material master, inventory reports, material discontinuation processes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the transaction code or context where this error appears, I can give more tailored advice.