How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS045 - Select a material (not a hierarchy node)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Select a material (not a hierarchy node)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS045 - Select a material (not a hierarchy node) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS045 – Select a material (not a hierarchy node)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to select or process a material hierarchy node instead of an actual material master record in a transaction or report that requires a specific material. In SAP, material hierarchies are used to group materials logically, but they are not materials themselves. Certain functions or screens expect a material number, not a hierarchy node.
  For example, if you are in a transaction that requires a material number (like creating a sales order, displaying material data, or running a report), and you select a node from the material hierarchy tree (which is a grouping or folder), the system will throw this error because the node is not a valid material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a valid material number: Instead of selecting a hierarchy node, drill down into the hierarchy and select an actual material number.
  Check the selection screen or input field: Make sure the input is a material number (e.g., MATNR) and not a hierarchy node ID.
  If you are using a custom program or report: Ensure that the logic correctly distinguishes between hierarchy nodes and materials, and prompts the user accordingly.
  Training/Documentation: Inform users about the difference between hierarchy nodes and materials to avoid confusion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Hierarchy: A structure used in SAP to group materials for reporting or pricing purposes. Nodes represent groups, not materials.
  Material Master (MATNR): The unique identifier for a material in SAP.
  Transactions affected: Sales order processing (VA01/VA02), pricing reports, material master data display (MM03), or custom reports that require material input.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes or support portal for any specific notes related to this error if it occurs in a custom or industry-specific solution.
  User Training: Users should be trained to navigate material hierarchies properly and understand the difference between nodes and materials.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.