How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS025 - A multiple assignment is only possible on a cross-category basis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 025

• Message text: A multiple assignment is only possible on a cross-category basis

What causes this issue?

There is an overlap between the validity periods of the entered
assignments. When multiple assignment is activated, no overlaps are
permitted in a category. Overlaps are only permitted when a secondary
assignment is entered in a category alongside the main assignment.

System Response

The system does not transfer the entered assignments.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the periods of the overlapping assignments if you have selected
article hierarchy nodes within the same category, or create the
overlapping assignment as a secondary assignment within another
category.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS025 - A multiple assignment is only possible on a cross-category basis ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS025: A multiple assignment is only possible on a cross-category basis
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Retail (IS-Retail) when you try to assign an article to multiple assortments or categories, but the assignment is not set up as a cross-category assignment. In SAP Retail, multiple assignments of articles to assortments or categories are only allowed if the assortment is defined as a cross-category assortment.
  In other words, the system restricts multiple assignments of an article to different categories unless the assortment is explicitly configured to allow cross-category assignments. If you attempt to assign an article to multiple categories within a non-cross-category assortment, this error is triggered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Assortment: A collection of articles grouped for a specific purpose (e.g., sales, promotions).
  Category: A classification within an assortment.
  Cross-category assortment: An assortment type that allows articles to be assigned to multiple categories simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Assortment Type:
  
  Go to the assortment definition in transaction WRS1 or the relevant transaction for assortment maintenance.
  Verify if the assortment is defined as a cross-category assortment.
  
  
  
  Change Assortment to Cross-Category (if applicable):
  
  If multiple assignments are required, change the assortment type to allow cross-category assignments.
  This is usually done by setting the appropriate indicator or flag in the assortment definition.
  
  
  
  Adjust Article Assignments:
  
  If the assortment is not meant to be cross-category, ensure that each article is assigned to only one category within the assortment.
  Remove any multiple assignments that violate this rule.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If unsure, check the customizing settings under Retail ? Assortments ? Assortment Types to understand how assortment types are configured regarding multiple assignments.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WRS1 - Assortment maintenance
  WRS2 - Assortment assignment
  SPRO - Customizing for Retail Assortments
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to assortment assignments and cross-category settings for your specific SAP Retail version.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Retail documentation on assortments and article assignments.
  SAP Help Portal: Search for "Cross-category assortment" and "Article assignment".
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error means you are trying to assign an article to multiple categories in an assortment that does not support cross-category assignments.
  To fix it, either convert the assortment to a cross-category type or restrict the article to a single category within the assortment.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction you are using and the assortment setup.