How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST031 - No access possible to selection table or material list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No access possible to selection table or material list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST031 - No access possible to selection table or material list ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST031 – No access possible to selection table or material list
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when a user or a program tries to access a selection table or material list in SAP but does not have the necessary authorization or the selection table/material list is not available or incorrectly maintained.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Missing or incorrect authorizations for the user to access the material list or selection table.  
  The selection table or material list does not exist or is not properly maintained in the system.  
  The material list or selection table is locked or corrupted.  
  Incorrect configuration or parameters passed to the function/module trying to access the material list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:  
  
  Verify that the user has the required authorization objects assigned, especially those related to material master data and selection tables.  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check for missing authorizations.  
  Ensure roles and profiles include permissions for the relevant material list or selection table access.
  
  
  
  Verify Existence and Maintenance of Selection Table / Material List:  
  
  Check if the selection table or material list exists in the system.  
  Use relevant transactions or tables (depending on the module) to verify the entries.  
  If missing, create or maintain the selection table/material list as required.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks or Corruption:  
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the selection table or material list.  
  If locked, investigate and release the lock if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Program or Configuration Parameters:  
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or report execution, check the parameters passed to the function/module that accesses the material list.  
  Ensure the correct selection table or material list ID is used.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_ARTICLELIST031 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is often seen in modules dealing with material management, sales, or inventory where material lists or selection tables are used for filtering or processing materials.  
  The error message prefix WRF_ suggests it might be related to a specific SAP add-on or industry solution (e.g., Retail or Fashion Management).  
  If the issue is in a specific industry solution, check the relevant documentation or support notes for that solution.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_ARTICLELIST031 – No access possible to selection table or material list
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization, non-existent or improperly maintained selection table/material list, locks, or incorrect parameters
  
  
  Solution
  Check and assign proper authorizations, verify and maintain selection table/material list, check for locks, review parameters, consult SAP Notes
  
  
  Related Info
  Often related to material management or industry-specific solutions; check SU53, SM12, and SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction code, module, or scenario), I can help with more specific guidance.