How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS044 - Inspecton error for the fields &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Inspecton error for the fields &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS044 - Inspecton error for the fields & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS044 – Inspection error for the fields &
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the processing or validation of article master data in SAP Retail (IS-Retail). The message indicates that there is an inspection or validation error related to one or more fields in the article master or article screens. The placeholder "&" usually gets replaced by the specific field name(s) causing the issue.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Mandatory fields missing or incorrectly filled in the article master data.  
  Data inconsistencies or invalid entries in the article screens.  
  Custom validations or user-exits that fail during article data processing.  
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of article attributes or article types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Field(s):
  
  Check the exact field(s) mentioned in the error message (the "&" placeholder should be replaced by the actual field name in your system). This will help pinpoint which data is causing the issue.
  
  
  Check Article Master Data:  
  
  Go to the article master maintenance transaction (e.g., MM42, WRF_ARTICLE_MAINTAIN, or the relevant IS-Retail transaction).  
  Verify that all mandatory fields are filled correctly.  
  Correct any invalid or inconsistent data entries.
  
  
  
  Review Validation Rules:  
  
  Check if there are any custom validations, user-exits, or BAdIs implemented that perform additional checks on article data.  
  Debug or review these enhancements to understand why the validation fails.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS044 for any known issues or patches.  
  Apply relevant notes if available.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:  
  
  Verify the configuration of article types, article attributes, and related settings in IMG (Implementation Guide).  
  Ensure that the article screens and field selections are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:  
  
  After corrections, try to save or process the article data again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: SAP IS-Retail (Retail Article Master Data Management)  
  Transactions: MM42, WRF_ARTICLE_MAINTAIN, or custom article maintenance transactions.  
  User-Exits/BAdIs: Check for enhancements like EXIT_SAPLWRF0_001 or similar that might validate article data.  
  SAP Notes: Use SAP ONE Support Launchpad to search for the error message or related keywords.  
  Debugging: If the error is not clear, debugging the article save process can help identify the exact validation step causing the error.
  
  
  If you provide the exact field name(s) replacing "&" or the context in which the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.