How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS053 - &1 is not bound

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: &1 is not bound

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS053 - &1 is not bound ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS053 &1 is not bound
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail (IS-Retail) or SAP Fashion Management (SAP FMS) when working with article master data or article screens.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that a particular screen or screen element (identified by the placeholder &1, which is replaced by the actual screen name or ID at runtime) is not bound or linked properly in the article master data maintenance or article screen configuration.
  This usually means that the screen or screen element referenced in the configuration or during runtime is missing, not assigned, or incorrectly configured.
  It can happen if:
  
  The article screen configuration is incomplete or corrupted.
  The screen is not assigned to the article type or article hierarchy.
  Custom screens or fields have been added but not properly bound in the configuration.
  Transport or system copy issues caused missing screen bindings.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Article Screen Configuration:
  
  Use transaction WRT_ARTICLE_SCREENS or the relevant IMG path to verify the article screen assignments.
  Ensure that the screen mentioned in the error message (&1) is correctly assigned to the article type or article hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Verify Screen Binding:
  
  In the IMG under Retail ? Master Data ? Article ? Article Screens, check the binding of screens to article types.
  Make sure the screen exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Developments:
  
  If custom screens or fields were added, verify that the screen is properly registered and bound in the system.
  Check the enhancement or BAdI implementations related to article screens.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy:
  
  If the error appeared after a transport or system copy, verify that all related customizing objects and screen definitions were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS053 for any known issues or patches.
  If no solution is found, consider raising a message with SAP Support including the exact screen name and context.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction / IMG Path:
  
  WRT_ARTICLE_SCREENS – Article Screen Configuration
  IMG Path: Retail ? Master Data ? Article ? Article Screens
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SAP IS-Retail
  SAP Fashion Management (FMS)
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to article screen binding errors.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Debug the program or transaction where the error occurs to identify which screen is causing the issue.
  Check the screen assignment tables such as WRT_ARTICLE_SCREEN or related tables.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact screen name or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.