How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS017 - Maintain the assignment to the article hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maintain the assignment to the article hierarchy

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  Error Message
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS017
  
  Text: Maintain the assignment to the article hierarchy
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to process or save an article (material) in SAP Retail without having assigned it to an article hierarchy. The article hierarchy is a mandatory classification structure in SAP Retail that organizes articles into a hierarchical tree for reporting, pricing, assortment, and other retail-specific processes.
  
  The article must be assigned to at least one node in the article hierarchy.
  If the assignment is missing, the system will not allow further processing of the article master data.
  
  
  When Does It Occur?
  
  During article master data creation or change (transaction like MM42, MM41, or retail-specific article maintenance transactions).
  When saving or activating an article without a valid article hierarchy assignment.
  In retail processes that require article hierarchy assignment for pricing, assortment, or reporting.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Assign the Article to the Article Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the article master data maintenance screen.
  Navigate to the Article Hierarchy assignment tab or screen.
  Assign the article to the appropriate node(s) in the article hierarchy.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Setup:
  
  Ensure that the article hierarchy is properly maintained and active.
  Use transaction WRT_HIERARCHY or WRT_HIER_MAINT to maintain the article hierarchy.
  Verify that the hierarchy node you want to assign exists and is valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to assign articles to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Integration with Other Retail Components:
  
  Sometimes, the error can occur if the article hierarchy is not properly integrated with pricing, assortment, or assortment planning.
  Verify related customizing settings in Retail IMG under Retail Article Hierarchy.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  The article hierarchy is a key element in SAP Retail for grouping articles logically.
  It is used in assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and reporting.
  Missing or incorrect assignment can lead to issues in downstream retail processes.
  The article hierarchy assignment is typically mandatory in SAP Retail environments.
  
  
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  Error
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS017
  
  
  Meaning
  Article must be assigned to an article hierarchy node
  
  
  Cause
  Missing article hierarchy assignment
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the article to the correct article hierarchy node and save
  
  
  Transactions
  Article maintenance (MM41/MM42), Article hierarchy maintenance (WRT_HIERARCHY)
  
  
  
  
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