How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST013 - ID expected - update was not performed

WRF_ARTICLELIST013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 013

• Message text: ID expected - update was not performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST013 - ID expected - update was not performed ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST013: ID expected - update was not performed
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP Fashion Management (IS-Retail or IS-Fashion) when working with article master data or article lists.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that an ID (identifier) expected by the system during an update operation is missing or not provided.
  This usually happens when the system tries to update an article list or article master data but the key field (such as Article ID, Article Number, or another unique identifier) is empty or invalid.
  It can also occur if the data being uploaded or maintained is incomplete or inconsistent, especially in batch uploads, interfaces, or custom developments.
  In some cases, the error arises because the system expects a particular ID field to be filled before performing the update, but it is missing due to user input error or data mapping issues.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Data Input:
  
  Verify that the article ID or the