How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST051 - No material list was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No material list was selected

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST051: No material list was selected:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_ARTICLELIST051: No material list was selected
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a process or transaction in SAP expects a material list (article list) to be selected or provided, but none has been chosen or available. This typically happens in scenarios such as:
  
  When working with material lists in sales documents, pricing, or variant configuration.
  When a user tries to execute a function that requires a material list but the system cannot find or identify any selected list.
  The material list might not have been assigned, created, or maintained properly.
  The selection screen or input parameters did not include a material list.
  
  
  Common Scenarios
  
  In Variant Configuration (LO-VC), when a material list is expected for a configurable material but none is selected.
  In Sales and Distribution (SD), when creating or processing sales orders or quotations that require a material list.
  In Pricing or BOM explosion where the system expects a list of materials but none is provided.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Material List Selection:
  
  Ensure that a material list is selected or assigned in the transaction or process you are executing.
  If you are in a selection screen, verify that the material list field is filled correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Create Material List:
  
  If no material list exists, create or maintain the material list for the relevant material.
  Use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) if the material list is a Bill of Materials.
  For variant configuration, check the material master and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check if the material master record is properly maintained with the correct material list or BOM.
  In variant configuration, verify that the material is assigned to the correct material list or variant.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom code or user exits might require a material list to be selected. Verify if any enhancements are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-execute the Transaction:
  
  After ensuring the material list is selected or maintained, retry the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes to Check Material Lists:
  
  CS03 – Display BOM (material list)
  CS01 / CS02 – Create/Change BOM
  VA01 / VA02 – Sales order creation/change (check material list in item details)
  CU50 – Variant Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material lists and variant configuration if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on BOM and material lists.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access, debug the program to see where the material list is expected and why it is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No material list selected or assigned where required.
  
  
  Solution
  Select or maintain the material list; verify material master and BOM; check configuration.
  
  
  Related Areas
  Variant Configuration, BOM, Sales Orders, Pricing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.