How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS016 - & errors occurred during assignment to the article hiearchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: & errors occurred during assignment to the article hiearchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS016 - & errors occurred during assignment to the article hiearchy ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS016 and the related issue of errors occurring during assignment to the article hierarchy.
  
  SAP Error: WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS016
  1. Cause:
  
  The error WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS016 typically occurs in SAP Retail (IS-Retail) during the process of assigning articles to the article hierarchy.
  It indicates that there is a problem with the article hierarchy assignment, often due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing hierarchy node assignments.
  The article hierarchy node does not exist or is inactive.
  The article master data is incomplete or inconsistent.
  The hierarchy version or hierarchy node is not valid for the current assignment.
  Data inconsistencies between article master and hierarchy structure.
  
  
  Sometimes, this error can also be triggered if the hierarchy assignment is attempted for articles that are not yet fully created or released.
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Nodes:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy nodes to which the article is being assigned exist and are active.
  Use transaction MMH1 or MMH2 to display and maintain article hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Validate Article Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the article master data is complete and consistent.
  Check if the article is released for the relevant organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Version:
  
  Confirm that the correct hierarchy version is being used.
  If multiple versions exist, ensure the assignment is done to the correct and active version.
  
  
  
  Reassign Article to Hierarchy:
  
  Try to reassign the article to the hierarchy node manually via transaction MMH1 or through the relevant article maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements or User Exits:
  
  Sometimes custom code or user exits related to article hierarchy assignment can cause errors.
  Review any custom logic that might interfere with the standard assignment process.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP standard reports or tools to check the consistency of article hierarchy assignments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address this error message.
  For example, SAP Notes related to article hierarchy assignment errors or known bugs in your SAP version.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MMH1 – Create Article Hierarchy
  MMH2 – Change Article Hierarchy
  MMH3 – Display Article Hierarchy
  MM02 – Change Article Master
  MM01 – Create Article Master
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  /SAPAPO/ARTMAP – Article to Product Mapping (if APO integration is involved)
  /SAPAPO/ART – Article Master Data in APO
  /SAPAPO/ART_HIER – Article Hierarchy Data
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When integrating SAP Retail with SAP APO, article hierarchy assignments must be consistent across systems.
  Article hierarchy is crucial for assortment planning, reporting, and pricing.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always ensure that the article hierarchy is maintained before assigning articles.
  Check authorization issues that might prevent hierarchy assignment.
  If the error occurs during a mass upload or interface, verify the data file and mapping logic.
  
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS016
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or missing article hierarchy node, inactive hierarchy, inconsistent article data
  
  
  Solution
  Verify hierarchy nodes, check article master data, use correct hierarchy version, reassign article, check custom code, run consistency checks
  
  
  Related Transactions
  MMH1, MMH2, MMH3, MM01, MM02
  
  
  Related Tables
  /SAPAPO/ARTMAP, /SAPAPO/ART, /SAPAPO/ART_HIER
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step, system landscape), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.