How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS081 - Material &1: key fields of component &2 are not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Material &1: key fields of component &2 are not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS081 - Material &1: key fields of component &2 are not unique ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS081
  
  Text: Material &1: key fields of component &2 are not unique
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or maintain a material (article) in SAP, and the system detects that the key fields of a particular component (e.g., a classification characteristic, configuration profile, or variant) are not unique. In other words, the system expects certain key fields to uniquely identify a component or record, but duplicates are found.
  This typically happens in scenarios such as:
  
  When maintaining classification data (class characteristics) for a material, and the characteristic values or key fields are duplicated.
  When working with configurable materials (variant configuration), and the key fields defining a configuration profile or characteristic assignment are not unique.
  When customizing or master data entries have duplicate key combinations that should be unique.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Duplicate entries in classification characteristics or characteristic values assigned to the material.
  Incorrect or inconsistent data in configuration profiles or variant configuration.
  Data migration or manual data entry errors leading to duplicate key combinations.
  Custom developments or enhancements that do not enforce uniqueness on key fields.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Identify the Component &2:
  
  The message will specify which component has the duplicate key fields. Check the component (e.g., classification characteristic, configuration profile) for duplicates.
  
  
  Check Classification Data:  
  
  Go to transaction CL20N (Change Class) or MM02 (Change Material) and review the classification data.
  Look for duplicate characteristic values or entries that violate uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Data:  
  
  Use transaction CU50 or CU51 to check configuration profiles.
  Verify that key fields (e.g., characteristic assignments) are unique.
  
  
  
  Remove or Correct Duplicates:  
  
  Delete or correct duplicate entries.
  Ensure that each key field combination is unique.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:  
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to find duplicates.
  Use standard SAP reports or custom queries to identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:  
  
  If the error arises during custom processing, review the code to ensure uniqueness checks are properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Transport and Data Migration:  
  
  If the issue appeared after a transport or data migration, verify the source data and transport objects for duplicates.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions and Tools:
  
  MM01 / MM02: Create/Change Material
  CL20N: Change Class (Classification)
  CU50 / CU51: Configuration Profile Maintenance
  SE16 / SE16N: Data Browser to check tables related to classification (e.g., AUSP, KSSK)
  ST22: Check dumps if any related runtime errors occur
  SM30: Table maintenance for relevant tables
  
  
  Related SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to classification and variant configuration uniqueness issues.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Classification and Variant Configuration.
  Check OSS Notes by searching for the message number or keywords like "key fields not unique".
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS081 indicates duplicate key fields in a component related to a material. The fix involves identifying and removing duplicates in classification or configuration data to ensure uniqueness of key fields.
  
  If you provide the exact component name (&2) or context (e.g., classification, variant configuration), I can help you with more specific steps.