How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST039 - AL could not be copied because no criteria exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 039

• Message text: AL could not be copied because no criteria exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST039 - AL could not be copied because no criteria exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST039 AL could not be copied because no criteria exist
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP Fashion Management (IS-Retail or IS-Fashion) when working with article lists (AL). This message indicates that the system attempted to copy an article list, but the source article list does not contain any selection criteria, so the copy operation cannot proceed.
  
  Cause
  
  The article list you are trying to copy is empty or does not have any selection criteria defined.
  Article lists in SAP Retail are defined by criteria (such as article attributes, classifications, or other filters) that determine which articles are included.
  If the source article list has no criteria, the system cannot determine what to copy, hence the error.
  This can happen if the article list was created but no criteria were maintained, or if the criteria were deleted or corrupted.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Source Article List:
  
  Go to the transaction or application where the article list is maintained (e.g., transaction /nWFR_ARTICLELIST or relevant IMG path).
  Display the source article list and verify if any selection criteria exist.
  If no criteria exist, you need to maintain the criteria before copying.
  
  
  
  Maintain Criteria:
  
  Add the necessary selection criteria to the source article list.
  Criteria can be based on article attributes, classifications, article hierarchy, or other filters depending on your business needs.
  
  
  
  Copy Again:
  
  After maintaining the criteria, try the copy operation again.
  The system should now be able to copy the article list along with its criteria.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain article lists and their criteria.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, verify that the logic correctly handles article lists and their criteria.
  Ensure that the article list being copied is properly initialized and contains criteria.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_ARTICLELIST039 or article list copying issues.
  SAP Retail / IS-Retail Documentation: Article lists are used extensively in pricing, promotions, assortment planning, and assortment management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /nWFR_ARTICLELIST - Maintain Article Lists
  /nWFR_ARTICLELIST_COPY - Copy Article Lists (if available)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  WFR_ARTICLELIST - Article list header data
  WFR_ARTICLELIST_CRIT - Article list criteria data
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Source article list has no selection criteria defined, so it cannot be copied.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain selection criteria in the source article list before copying it.
  
  
  Related
  Article list maintenance transactions, SAP Retail documentation, SAP Notes on article lists.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, scenario, or custom developments), I can help with more specific guidance.