How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST012 - Error during dynamic selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error during dynamic selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST012 - Error during dynamic selection ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST012 – Error during dynamic selection
  
  Cause:
  The error WRF_ARTICLELIST012 typically occurs during the execution of a dynamic selection in a report or transaction related to article lists (e.g., in Retail or Merchandise Management modules). This error indicates that the system encountered a problem while processing the dynamic selection criteria, which could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent selection parameters.
  Missing or invalid data in the selection fields.
  Issues in the underlying selection logic or coding (e.g., a custom enhancement or user exit).
  Database inconsistencies or authorization problems preventing proper data retrieval.
  Incorrect configuration of the dynamic selection screen or related tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_ARTICLELIST012 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Verify that all dynamic selection parameters entered are valid and consistent.
  Ensure no mandatory fields are left empty or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If there are user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to the article list or dynamic selection, debug and check for errors.
  Look for any recent changes that might have introduced the issue.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Selection Screen Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the dynamic selection screen in transaction SE11 or SE80.
  Ensure that the selection fields and their data elements are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data involved in the selection.
  
  
  
  Debug the Program:
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to trace the point of failure during the dynamic selection processing.
  Identify if the error is due to a runtime exception or data inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on relevant tables to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_ARTICLELIST012 or dynamic selection errors in the Retail or Merchandise Management area.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: Retail (IS-Retail), Merchandise Management
  Transaction Codes: May involve article list reports or selection transactions (e.g., WRS1, WRS2, or custom reports)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WRF_ARTICLELIST012
  Debugging Tools: Use SE38 to run the program/report, set breakpoints, and analyze dynamic selection processing.
  Dynamic Selection: SAP dynamic selections allow flexible filtering criteria; errors here often relate to invalid or incompatible selection parameters.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or program where this error occurs, or the selection criteria used, more specific guidance can be given.