How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST028 - Error deleting the text objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Error deleting the text objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST028 - Error deleting the text objects ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST028 - Error deleting the text objects
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the system attempts to delete text objects related to an article (material) but fails. The failure can be due to several reasons:
  
  The text objects are locked or currently in use by another process or user.
  Insufficient authorizations to delete the text objects.
  The text objects are linked to other dependent objects or processes preventing deletion.
  Database inconsistencies or locks on the text object entries.
  The text objects might be stored in a different client or language that is not accessible or properly maintained.
  Technical issues such as missing or corrupted entries in the text management tables (e.g., STXH, STXL).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Locks and Usage:
  
  Verify if the text objects are locked by another user or process.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the relevant text objects or material master.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user performing the deletion has the necessary authorizations for text object maintenance.
  Check roles and authorizations related to text management and material master.
  
  
  
  Manual Deletion of Text Objects:
  
  Use transaction SE75 (SAPscript Text Management) or SE38 with program RSTXDEL to manually delete the problematic text objects.
  Alternatively, use transaction MM02 to edit the material and manually delete the texts.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependent Objects:
  
  Verify if the text objects are linked to other documents or processes.
  Remove or adjust dependencies if possible.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks for text tables (STXH, STXL).
  If inconsistencies are found, coordinate with your Basis team to fix database issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_ARTICLELIST028 or text object deletion errors.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debugging the program or function module that deletes the text objects can help identify the exact cause.
  Common function modules involved in text deletion include READ_TEXT, DELETE_TEXT.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Text Objects in SAP:
  
  Text objects are stored in SAPscript text management tables (STXH for header, STXL for lines). They are language and object-specific.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SE75 - SAPscript Text Management
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  MM02 - Change Material Master (to edit/delete texts)
  SE38 - ABAP Editor (run text deletion programs)
  
  
  
  Common Function Modules:
  
  READ_TEXT - Read text object
  DELETE_TEXT - Delete text object
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to text object deletion errors or WRF_ARTICLELIST028.
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction or process where the error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.