How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST060 - The editing of external material lists is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 060

• Message text: The editing of external material lists is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST060 - The editing of external material lists is allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST060:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST060 – The editing of external material lists is allowed
  
  1. Cause:
  This message typically appears when you attempt to edit an external material list in a scenario where the system settings or the business process do not permit such editing. 
  
  External material lists are usually maintained outside the SAP system or are controlled by external systems or processes.
  The system is configured to allow or disallow editing of these lists.
  If editing is allowed, the message may appear as an informational or warning message to confirm that editing is permitted.
  If editing is not allowed, the system may prevent changes and show an error or warning message.
  
  In some cases, this message is informational, indicating that the current material list is external and that editing is allowed (or disallowed) based on system settings.
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Check the system configuration for material list maintenance:
  
  Go to the customizing settings related to material lists (e.g., in Logistics Execution or Sales and Distribution).
  Verify whether external material lists are set to be editable or not.
  
  
  
  If editing is allowed and you want to proceed:
  
  You can continue editing the external material list as per the business requirement.
  The message serves as an informational note.
  
  
  
  If editing is not allowed but you need to edit:
  
  You may need to change the system settings to allow editing of external material lists.
  Alternatively, you may need to coordinate with the external system or process owner to make changes outside SAP.
  
  
  
  If the message appears unexpectedly:
  
  Check for user authorizations related to material list editing.
  Verify if the material list is correctly classified as external or internal.
  Review any user exits or enhancements that might influence material list editing behavior.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Material Lists in SAP:
  
  Material lists are used in various modules like Sales and Distribution (SD), Production Planning (PP), and Logistics Execution (LE).
  They can be internal (maintained within SAP) or external (maintained outside SAP or imported).
  
  
  
  External Material Lists:
  
  Often linked to external systems or legacy data.
  Editing restrictions are common to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message class WRF_ARTICLELIST relates to material list processing.
  Message number 060 specifically refers to editing permissions for external material lists.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Material list maintenance transactions like MM03, MM04, or specific custom transactions may trigger this message.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to material list editing.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on material lists and external data integration.
  
  
  
  
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  Message
  WRF_ARTICLELIST060 – The editing of external material lists is allowed
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to edit an external material list; system indicates whether editing is allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and adjust system settings for external material list editing permissions.
  
  
  Related Info
  Material lists can be internal or external; editing restrictions depend on configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, module, or process), I can help tailor the solution further.