How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS007 - Enter a hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Enter a hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS007 - Enter a hierarchy ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS007 Enter a hierarchy
  
  Cause:
  This error message typically occurs in SAP Retail (IS-Retail) when you are working with article master data or assortment assignments and the system expects you to enter or select a hierarchy (such as assortment hierarchy, article hierarchy, or assortment assignment hierarchy) but it has not been provided.
  In other words, the system requires a hierarchy node or level to be specified to proceed, but the input is missing or incomplete.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While maintaining or assigning articles to assortments.
  During assortment planning or article hierarchy assignments.
  When working with article screens that require hierarchy context.
  In processes where the system needs to know the hierarchy level to filter or assign articles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the required hierarchy:  
  
  Identify the hierarchy field on the screen where the error appears.
  Enter the appropriate hierarchy node or select it from the available options.
  This could be an assortment hierarchy, article hierarchy, or any other relevant hierarchy depending on the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check configuration:  
  
  Verify that the hierarchy is properly maintained in the system.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and assigned correctly in customizing (SPRO) under Retail ? Master Data ? Article Hierarchies or Assortment Hierarchies.
  
  
  
  User training:  
  
  Make sure users understand which hierarchy needs to be entered in the specific transaction or screen.
  Provide guidance or documentation if necessary.
  
  
  
  Technical check (if needed):  
  
  If the hierarchy field is not visible or not accepting input, check for screen variants or user-specific settings.
  Debug or check enhancement/user-exit if custom logic is involved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  Article master maintenance (e.g., MM42, WRTD, or specific IS-Retail transactions)  
  Assortment assignment transactions  
  Assortment planning transactions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to article hierarchy or assortment assignment errors if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy types in SAP Retail:  
  
  Article Hierarchy (used for grouping articles)  
  Assortment Hierarchy (used for grouping assortments)  
  Location Hierarchy (store or distribution center grouping)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS007 Enter a hierarchy means the system expects a hierarchy input to proceed with article or assortment processing. To resolve it, enter the required hierarchy node or level on the screen, ensure the hierarchy is properly configured, and verify user input.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.