How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST003 - Hierarchy not found - maintain the settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Hierarchy not found - maintain the settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST003 - Hierarchy not found - maintain the settings ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST003: Hierarchy not found - maintain the settings
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access or process an article hierarchy that has not been defined or maintained in the system. In SAP Retail or related modules, article hierarchies are used to classify articles into different levels (e.g., category, subcategory, etc.) for reporting, planning, or assortment purposes.
  The message indicates that the required article hierarchy is missing or not properly maintained in the system settings, so the process cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Article Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction or IMG path to maintain the article hierarchy.
  For example, in SAP Retail, you can maintain article hierarchies via:
  
  Transaction: /n/SCWM/ART_HIER (for Extended Warehouse Management)
  Or via the IMG path:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Article Hierarchy > Define Article Hierarchy
  
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy levels and nodes are properly created and assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Assignment of Article Hierarchy to Relevant Objects:
  
  Verify that the article hierarchy is assigned to the relevant articles, assortment, or planning objects.
  Check if the hierarchy is assigned in the master data or customizing settings where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the error can occur if the system expects a hierarchy but none is configured in the settings for the process you are running.
  Review the configuration for assortment planning, article list generation, or reporting to ensure the hierarchy is referenced correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system copy, verify that the hierarchy data has been transported correctly.
  Missing hierarchy data in the target system can cause this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Article Hierarchy is a key element in SAP Retail for grouping articles for assortment planning, reporting, and analysis.
  The hierarchy typically consists of multiple levels (e.g., Department > Category > Subcategory > Article).
  Proper maintenance of article hierarchies is essential for assortment planning, article list generation, and other retail processes.
  If you are using SAP F&R (Forecasting and Replenishment), ensure that the article hierarchy is maintained and assigned correctly in the F&R customizing.
  Check SAP Notes or documentation related to your specific SAP Retail or SAP F&R version for any known issues or updates regarding article hierarchies.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Article hierarchy required by the process is missing or not maintained.
  Solution: Maintain the article hierarchy in customizing and assign it properly to articles or processes.
  Check: Customizing paths, master data assignments, and transport consistency.
  
  If you need specific transaction codes or IMG paths, please provide the SAP module or process context (e.g., SAP Retail, SAP F&R, etc.) for more tailored guidance.