How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS033 - The "Valid to" date of the main assignment must be &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The "Valid to" date of the main assignment must be &

What causes this issue?

In order to change this date, article hierarchy maintenance must be
started.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Start transaction WMATGRP02 and find the relevant node-article
relationship. You can then adjust the valid-to date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS033 - The "Valid to" date of the main assignment must be & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS033
  
  Text: The "Valid to" date of the main assignment must be &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to create or change an article (material master or related object) in SAP Retail, and the "Valid to" date of the main assignment (such as the main article assignment or main article relationship) is either missing, incorrect, or does not meet the required criteria.
  In SAP Retail, the main assignment defines the relationship between articles (e.g., main article and its variants or related articles). The validity period of this assignment must be properly maintained to ensure consistency and correct data processing.
  The system expects the "Valid to" date of the main assignment to be a specific date or to meet certain conditions (e.g., it must be later than or equal to a certain date). If this condition is not met, the system throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the article master or the relevant assignment screen.
  Verify the "Valid from" and "Valid to" dates of the main assignment.
  Ensure that the "Valid to" date is filled in and is logically consistent (e.g., not before the "Valid from" date).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Validity Period:
  
  If the "Valid to" date is missing, enter an appropriate date.
  If the "Valid to" date is before the "Valid from" date or does not meet the system's expected criteria, correct it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, the validity period of the main assignment must align with related assignments or articles.
  Ensure that the validity periods of related assignments do not conflict.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction codes for maintaining article assignments, such as:
  
  MM42 (Change Material)
  WRTI (Article Master Maintenance)
  Or specific Retail article assignment transactions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the problem persists, check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: SAP Retail (IS-Retail)
  Object: Article Master / Article Assignments
  Typical Transactions: MM42, WRTI, WRF1, or custom article maintenance transactions.
  SAP Help: Look for documentation on article assignments and validity periods in SAP Retail.
  Common Scenario: When creating variant articles or assigning articles to assortments, the validity dates must be consistent.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.