How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS013 - Node &2 for hiearchy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Node &2 for hiearchy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS013 - Node &2 for hiearchy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS013 Node &2 for hierarchy &1 does not exist
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP Fashion Management (IS-Retail or IS-Fashion), particularly when dealing with article hierarchies or article master data screens.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the system is trying to access or display a node (identified by &2) within a specified article hierarchy (&1), but this node does not exist in the hierarchy.
  This can happen if:
  
  The article hierarchy is incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  The node ID referenced is wrong or has been deleted.
  There is a mismatch between the article master data and the hierarchy structure.
  Custom screens or user exits are trying to access non-existent nodes.
  
  
  It may also occur during article maintenance, article creation, or when navigating article hierarchy screens.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Article Hierarchy:
  
  Use transaction WRT_HIERARCHY or the relevant hierarchy maintenance transaction to verify that the hierarchy (&1) exists and is active.
  Confirm that the node (&2) exists within this hierarchy.
  If the node is missing, either create it or correct the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  
  Verify Article Master Data:
  
  Check the article master data to ensure that the article is assigned to the correct hierarchy node.
  Use transaction WRT_ARTICLE or article maintenance transactions to verify assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom screens or user exits/enhancements are used, verify that they are not referencing invalid nodes.
  Debug the process to see where the node reference is coming from.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Reorganize Hierarchy:
  
  Sometimes, running hierarchy rebuild or reorganization programs can fix inconsistencies.
  Check for any relevant SAP notes or reports for hierarchy consistency checks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS013 for any known bugs or patches.
  Example SAP Note keywords: "WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS013", "article hierarchy node does not exist".
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WRT_HIERARCHY – Article Hierarchy Maintenance
  WRT_ARTICLE – Article Master Maintenance
  WRT_SCREEN – Article Screens Maintenance (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  WRT_HIERARCHY – Stores hierarchy definitions
  WRT_HIER_NODE – Stores hierarchy nodes
  WRT_ARTICLE – Article master data
  
  
  
  Common Context:
  
  This error is common in SAP Retail and Fashion Management modules when working with article hierarchies.
  It may appear during article creation, modification, or when navigating article-related screens.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.