How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST036 - Processing cancelled - duplicate entry in table WRF_AL_ARTICLE

WRF_ARTICLELIST036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Processing cancelled - duplicate entry in table WRF_AL_ARTICLE

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WRF_ARTICLELIST036 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST036 Processing cancelled - duplicate entry in table WRF_AL_ARTICLE
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system is trying to insert or update a record in the database table WRF_AL_ARTICLE, but a duplicate entry already exists. The table enforces uniqueness on certain key fields (such as article number, client, or other unique identifiers), and the operation violates this constraint.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Attempting to create or update an article with an article number or key that already exists.
  Data inconsistencies or synchronization issues where the same article is processed multiple times.
  Batch or mass data upload processes that contain duplicate entries.
  Custom developments or interfaces that do not properly check for existing records before inserting.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicate Key:
  
  Check the key fields of the table WRF_AL_ARTICLE to understand which combination is causing the duplication.
  Use SE16/SE16N or SE11 to view the table and search for the duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Check the Incoming Data:
  
  Review the data being processed