How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST001 - Instantiation of tree failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Instantiation of tree failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST001 - Instantiation of tree failed ?

  The SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST001: Instantiation of tree failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP Fashion Management (IS-Retail or IS-Fashion) when the system tries to instantiate or build a hierarchical tree structure (often related to article lists, assortments, or classification trees) and fails.
  
  Cause
  
  Data Inconsistency or Missing Data: The tree structure that the system tries to instantiate is based on underlying master data (articles, assortments, classifications). If this data is incomplete, inconsistent, or corrupted, the instantiation fails.
  Incorrect or Missing Configuration: The configuration for the tree or the related object (e.g., article list, assortment) might be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access certain nodes or data required to build the tree.
  Technical Issues: Problems in the underlying function modules or BAdIs that build the tree, such as custom enhancements or exits that fail.
  Transport or System Issues: Sometimes, after transports or system