How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS051 - &1 delivered return value &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: &1 delivered return value &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS051 - &1 delivered return value &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS051 &1 delivered return value &2
  
  1. Cause:
  This error message typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail (IS-Retail) or SAP Fashion Management when working with article master data or article screens. The message indicates that a function module or a BAdI (Business Add-In) related to article screens has returned an unexpected or error return value.
  
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS051 is a message class related to article screen processing.
  The placeholders &1 and &2 are dynamically filled at runtime:
  
  &1 usually represents the name of the function module, BAdI, or process step that was executed.
  &2 is the return value or error code delivered by that function module or BAdI.
  
  
  
  Common causes include:
  
  Custom enhancements or user exits (BAdIs) returning error codes or unexpected values.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of article screens or related processes.
  Data inconsistencies or missing mandatory data in the article master.
  Authorization issues or missing prerequisites for the function module execution.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Function Module or BAdI:
  
  Check the exact value of &1 in the error message to know which function module or BAdI is causing the issue.
  Use transaction SE91 to look up the message class WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS and see the full message text with parameters.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Return Value:
  
  Check what &2 (the return value) means. It might be a numeric error code or a short text.
  If it is a custom return code, check the custom code or enhancement implementation.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements:
  
  If the error comes from a custom BAdI or user exit, review the code to understand why it returns this value.
  Debug the function module or enhancement to see the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Verify Article Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields for the article and article screens are correctly maintained.
  Check for data inconsistencies or missing data that might cause the function module to fail.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of article screens in IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Verify that all required settings for the article type and screen sequence are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS051 or the specific function module.
  If the issue persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the exact error message, return values, and system context.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS is related to article screen processing in SAP Retail.
  Transactions to Use:
  
  SE91 – Display message class and message texts.
  SE37 – Test function modules.
  SE80 / SE18 – Check BAdI implementations.
  MM03 / WRF1 – Article master display and maintenance.
  
  
  Common BAdIs/User Exits:
  
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS BAdI implementations.
  User exits related to article master data processing.
  
  
  Debugging Tips:
  
  Set breakpoints in the function module or enhancement indicated by &1.
  Trace the return value and understand why it is returned.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Function module or BAdI related to article screens returned an error or unexpected value.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify the function module/BAdI (&1), analyze the return value (&2), check custom code, data, configuration, and authorizations. Debug and fix accordingly.
  
  
  Related Info
  Message class WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS, SAP Retail article master processing, BAdIs, user exits, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1 and &2, I can help you further narrow down the cause and solution.