How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST061 - The editing of external material lists is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 061

• Message text: The editing of external material lists is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST061 - The editing of external material lists is not allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST061 - The editing of external material lists is not allowed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to edit an external material list in SAP, but the system settings or configuration do not permit modifications to such lists. External material lists are typically maintained outside the SAP system or are linked to external sources, and SAP treats them as read-only to prevent inconsistencies or unauthorized changes.
  In other words, the system recognizes the material list as "external" and restricts editing to maintain data integrity.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When trying to change or update an external material list in transaction codes related to material lists (e.g., in sales documents, purchasing, or material master data).
  When the material list is flagged or configured as external in the system.
  When the user tries to edit a material list that is linked to an external system or maintained via interfaces.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material List Type:
  
  Verify if the material list is indeed marked as external.
  You can check the material list type or attributes in the relevant customizing or master data.
  
  
  
  Change the Material List Type (if appropriate):
  
  If you need to edit the list, consider converting or creating an internal material list instead of an external one.
  External lists are usually maintained outside SAP, so editing them directly in SAP is not allowed.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Maintenance Method:
  
  If the list is maintained externally, update it in the external system or interface that controls it.
  After updating externally, the changes will be reflected in SAP via the integration process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to edit material lists.
  Sometimes, the error might be due to missing permissions rather than the list type.
  
  
  
  Consult Customizing Settings:
  
  In SPRO, check the settings for material lists under:
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Material Lists > Define Material List Types
  Confirm which list types are editable and which are external.
  
  
  
  Technical Note / OSS Notes:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Lists in SAP: Material lists are used to group materials for various business processes like sales, production, or purchasing.
  External vs Internal Material Lists:  
  
  Internal lists are maintained within SAP and can be edited freely.  
  External lists are maintained outside SAP and imported or linked; hence, SAP restricts editing.
  
  
  Transactions Involved:  
  
  MM01/MM02 (Material Master)  
  VA01/VA02 (Sales Order)  
  CS01/CS02 (BOM Maintenance)  
  Other custom or standard transactions dealing with material lists.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_ARTICLELIST061 - Editing external material lists is not allowed
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to edit a material list flagged as external (read-only in SAP)
  
  
  Solution
  Edit the list in the external system or create/use an internal material list instead
  
  
  Check
  Material list type, user authorizations, customizing settings for material list types
  
  
  Related Info
  Material lists are used for grouping materials; external lists are maintained outside SAP
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.