How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS018 - Assignment to node & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Assignment to node & is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS018 - Assignment to node & is not allowed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS018 Assignment to node & is not allowed
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Retail (IS-Retail) during article master data maintenance or article assignment processes. The message indicates that an attempt was made to assign or link an article to a node (organizational unit, assortment node, or hierarchy node) that is not permitted according to the system's configuration or business rules.
  Common causes include:
  
  Trying to assign an article to a node that is not valid for assignment (e.g., a node that is a leaf node or a node type that does not allow article assignments).
  Incorrect or incomplete hierarchy or assortment node setup.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in article assortment or hierarchy assignment rules.
  Attempting to assign an article to a node that is locked or restricted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Node Type and Hierarchy:
  
  Verify the node (& in the message is a placeholder for the node ID) in the assortment or hierarchy structure.
  Ensure that the node is of a type that allows article assignments (e.g., assortment nodes typically allow assignments, but some organizational nodes may not).
  
  
  
  Review Assortment and Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Use transaction codes like WRT_HIERARCHY or WRT_ASSORTMENT to inspect the node setup.
  Confirm that the node is active and correctly configured for article assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Article Assignment Rules:
  
  Review the assignment rules or validations that might restrict assignments to certain nodes.
  Adjust the rules if necessary or assign the article to a valid node.
  
  
  
  Authorization and Locks:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to assign articles to the node.
  Check if the node or article is locked by another user or process.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or related issues.
  Sometimes, patches or updates fix known bugs related to hierarchy or assortment assignments.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WRT_HIERARCHY – Maintain article hierarchy nodes.
  WRT_ASSORTMENT – Maintain assortments.
  MM42 / MM43 – Article master maintenance and display.
  WRT_ARTICLE – Article assignment to assortments.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SAP IS-Retail (Industry Solution for Retail)
  Article Master Data Management
  Assortment and Hierarchy Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS018.
  Example search terms: "Assignment to node is not allowed", "article assignment node error".
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS018 Assignment to node & is not allowed means that the system does not permit assigning the article to the specified node due to configuration or business rule restrictions. Verify the node type, hierarchy setup, and assignment rules to ensure the node is valid for article assignment. Adjust configurations or select a valid node to resolve the issue.