How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST006 - Status could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Status could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST006 - Status could not be determined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_ARTICLELIST006 - Status could not be determined
  
  Cause:
  The error message WRF_ARTICLELIST006 - Status could not be determined typically occurs in SAP systems when the system is unable to determine or retrieve the status of an article (material or product) in the context of a workflow, article list, or related business process.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or inconsistent status data: The status of the article might not be set or is inconsistent in the database.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration: The status profile or status determination logic is not properly configured.
  Authorization issues: The user or process does not have the necessary permissions to read the status.
  Data inconsistencies or master data issues: The article master data might be incomplete or corrupted.
  Integration or interface problems: If the status is determined via an external system or interface, communication issues may cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_ARTICLELIST006 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Article Master Data:
  
  Verify that the article/material master data is complete and consistent.
  Ensure that the status fields are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Status Profile and Configuration:
  
  Check the status profile assigned to the article.
  Verify the configuration in transaction codes related to status management (e.g., BS02 for status profiles).
  Ensure that the status determination logic is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to read or change the article status.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace the Process:
  
  If you have development access, debug the program or workflow step where the status is determined.
  Check for any custom code or user exits that might affect status determination.
  
  
  
  Check Interfaces and Integration:
  
  If the status is fetched from an external system, verify the interface logs and communication channels.
  Ensure that the external system is available and responding correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message ID or keywords.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BS02 - Change Status Profile
  MM03 - Display Material Master (to check article status)
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (if related to workflow)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This error is often related to SAP Retail, SAP Materials Management (MM), or SAP Workflow components.
  
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message class WRF_ARTICLELIST is typically related to article list processing in retail or related scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where the error occurs, module, or process), I can help tailor the solution further.