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

WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS013 - Overview

• 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