How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST004 - The queue does not contain any material lists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The queue does not contain any material lists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST004 - The queue does not contain any material lists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST004 – The queue does not contain any material lists
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP Retail or SAP IS-Retail environments when a process or transaction expects to find one or more material lists (article lists) in a queue, but the queue is empty. The queue is used to temporarily hold material lists for processing, such as during assortment planning, article proposals, or article list generation.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material list generation process did not run or failed, so no material lists were created or placed in the queue.
  The queue was cleared or emptied before the process could read from it.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the material list generation or queue management.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data that prevent material lists from being generated.
  The process is being executed in the wrong sequence or without prerequisite steps.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error:
  
  
  Check the Material List Generation Process:
  
  Verify that the process/job responsible for creating material lists has run successfully.
  If it is a batch job, check SM37 for job status and logs.
  Re-run the material list generation if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Queue Status:
  
  Use transaction codes related to queue monitoring (e.g., /SAPAPO/QUE_MON or specific Retail queue transactions) to check if the queue contains material lists.
  If the queue is empty, investigate why no material lists were added.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for material list generation and queue management.
  Ensure that the correct parameters and filters are set so that material lists are generated and queued properly.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data and Prerequisites:
  
  Ensure that all required master data (articles, assortments, etc.) are maintained and active.
  Verify that prerequisite steps (e.g., assortment planning, article proposals) have been completed.
  
  
  
  Sequence of Processing:
  
  Confirm that the process triggering the error is executed after material lists are generated and queued.
  Follow the standard process flow recommended by SAP Retail.
  
  
  
  Debugging and Logs:
  
  Check application logs (SLG1) for detailed error messages.
  If necessary, debug the program to identify why the queue is empty.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_ARTICLELIST004 or material list queue issues in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transactions:
  
  /SAPAPO/QUE_MON – Queue Monitor (for APO-related queues)
  SM37 – Job Monitoring
  SLG1 – Application Log
  
  
  Modules: SAP Retail (IS-Retail), SAP APO (if integrated)
  Process Areas: Assortment Planning, Article Proposal, Material List Generation
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.