How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT008 - Enter a valid status between 1 and 4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter a valid status between 1 and 4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT008 - Enter a valid status between 1 and 4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT008: Enter a valid status between 1 and 4:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_ART_DISCONT008: Enter a valid status between 1 and 4
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a status value entered in a particular field related to article discontinuation or product status is outside the allowed range. The system expects a status code between 1 and 4, but the entered value is either missing, invalid, or outside this range.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Article discontinuation processes
  Product master data maintenance
  Status fields in custom or standard SAP transactions related to article lifecycle management
  
  The status codes (1 to 4) usually represent predefined states such as:
  
  Active  
  Planned Discontinuation  
  Discontinued  
  Archived (or similar, depending on configuration)
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error:
  
  
  Check the input value:
  
  Ensure that the status field is populated with a valid integer between 1 and 4.
  
  
  Validate the source of the status:
  
  If the status is being set programmatically (e.g., via a user exit, BAdI, or custom code), verify that the logic correctly assigns a valid status.
  
  
  Review configuration:
  
  Confirm that the allowed status values and their meanings are correctly configured in the system. Sometimes, customizations or enhancements might expect certain values.
  
  
  Correct the data entry:
  
  If the error occurs during manual data entry, inform the user to select or enter a valid status code.
  
  
  Check for data inconsistencies:
  
  If the error appears during batch processing or data migration, verify the source data for invalid status values.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  The error might appear in transactions related to article master data or product discontinuation, such as:
  
  MM02 (Change Material)
  Custom transactions for article lifecycle management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to article discontinuation or product status errors for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  Customizing path:
  
  The status codes might be maintained in IMG under logistics or product master data settings.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error is unclear, debugging the program or user exit where the status is validated can help identify why an invalid value is being passed.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.