How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT027 - &: & article hierarchy names deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: &: & article hierarchy names deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT027 - &: & article hierarchy names deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ART_DISCONT027 & : & article hierarchy names deleted
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error message typically occurs in SAP Retail (IS-Retail) environments during article master data processing or hierarchy maintenance. The message indicates that the article hierarchy names associated with a particular article or set of articles have been deleted or are missing.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The article hierarchy nodes or names that were previously assigned to the article have been deleted or are no longer valid.
  The article hierarchy structure has been changed or cleaned up, causing references to hierarchy names to become invalid.
  Data inconsistencies between article master data and article hierarchy tables.
  An attempt to process or display article data that references deleted or non-existent hierarchy names.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Article Hierarchy in SAP Retail is a key structure used for reporting, pricing, assortment, and planning. It organizes articles into a multi-level hierarchy.
  If hierarchy nodes or names are deleted or not maintained properly, any article linked to those nodes will lose the reference, causing this error.
  The message parameters (&) usually contain the article number and the hierarchy node or name that was deleted.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction WRT_HIERARCHY or the relevant hierarchy maintenance transaction to verify the current article hierarchy.
  Confirm that the hierarchy nodes and names exist and are active.
  
  
  
  Verify Article Assignments:
  
  Check if the article(s) in question are assigned to valid hierarchy nodes.
  Use transaction WRTV (Article Hierarchy Assignment) or similar to review assignments.
  
  
  
  Restore or Recreate Missing Hierarchy Names:
  
  If hierarchy names or nodes were deleted unintentionally, restore them from backup or recreate them as needed.
  Ensure that the hierarchy structure is consistent and complete.
  
  
  
  Reassign Articles to Valid Hierarchy Nodes:
  
  For articles linked to deleted hierarchy nodes, reassign them to existing valid nodes.
  This can be done via mass maintenance tools or manually.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP standard reports or tools to check for inconsistencies between article master data and hierarchy data.
  For example, run report /SAPAPO/OM17 or other relevant reports depending on your system.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Synchronization:
  
  If the issue appeared after a transport or system upgrade, verify that hierarchy data was correctly transported.
  Synchronize article master and hierarchy data if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is specific to SAP Retail (IS-Retail) and its article hierarchy management.
  Proper maintenance of article hierarchies is critical for retail processes such as pricing, assortment planning, and reporting.
  Always perform hierarchy changes carefully and consider the impact on linked articles.
  Consult SAP Notes or OSS messages if the problem persists or if you suspect a system bug.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WRF_ART_DISCONT027 & : & article hierarchy names deleted
  
  
  Cause
  Article hierarchy names/nodes linked to articles have been deleted or are missing
  
  
  Effect
  Article master data references invalid or deleted hierarchy nodes, causing errors
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and restore hierarchy names, reassign articles to valid nodes, run consistency checks
  
  
  Transactions
  WRT_HIERARCHY, WRTV, /SAPAPO/OM17 (or relevant reports)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction codes or detailed steps for your SAP version, please provide your SAP system version and module details.