How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST018 - Object does not have an extension

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Object does not have an extension

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST018 - Object does not have an extension ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST018: Object does not have an extension
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Retail or related modules when the system expects an extension (additional data or enhancement) for a particular business object (e.g., an article, product, or master data object), but no extension has been maintained or assigned.
  In SAP Retail, "extensions" often refer to additional data structures or custom fields linked to standard business objects. The error indicates that the system tried to access or process an extension for an object, but none exists.
  Common scenarios causing this error:  
  
  Missing or incomplete master data extension for an article or product.  
  Custom developments or enhancements expecting an extension that hasn't been created or linked.  
  Configuration issues where the system expects an extension but it hasn't been set up in IMG or master data.  
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete data migration.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data Extensions:  
  
  Verify if the article