How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS006 - The individual elements must be entered free of gaps

WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS - Message for Errors in Material Screens

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The individual elements must be entered free of gaps

What causes this issue?

You entered data for Component2, Component3, Component4, or Component5
without entering data for the previous components.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the data for the individual components consecutively, without
gaps.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS006 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS006 – "The individual elements must be entered free of gaps"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Retail (IS-Retail) during article master data maintenance or creation, specifically when entering characteristic values or classification data for an article. The message indicates that the input for individual elements (such as characteristic values, article hierarchy nodes, or classification attributes) contains gaps or missing entries where continuous or sequential data is expected.
  For example, if you are entering a series of characteristic values or classification characteristics, and you leave some entries blank or skip numbers/positions, the system raises this error to enforce data consistency.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP expects certain fields or elements to be entered consecutively without skipping any positions.
  Gaps or missing entries can cause inconsistencies in article classification or hierarchy.
  This is important for processes like assortment planning, pricing, or reporting where continuous data is required.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Input Data:
  
  Review the characteristic values or classification data you have