How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST065 - Target node already contains material lists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Target node already contains material lists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST065 - Target node already contains material lists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST065 – Target node already contains material lists
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or create a material list (article list) to a target node in a classification or variant configuration structure, but the target node already has one or more material lists assigned to it. SAP does not allow multiple material lists to be assigned to the same target node simultaneously.
  In other words, the system prevents duplication or overwriting of material lists on the same node to maintain data consistency.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During the creation or assignment of material lists in Variant Configuration (LOVC, classification).
  When working with configurable materials and trying to assign multiple article lists to the same node.
  In the context of product structure or configuration models where material lists are used to define selectable components or options.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Material Lists:
  
  Verify if the target node already has material lists assigned.
  Use transaction codes like CU50 (Change Configuration Profile) or CU51 (Display Configuration Profile) to inspect the node.
  Alternatively, check the material list assignments in the classification or variant configuration setup.
  
  
  
  Remove or Adjust Existing Material Lists:
  
  If the existing material list is no longer needed, delete or unassign it from the target node before assigning a new one.
  If multiple material lists are required, consider restructuring the configuration model or using different nodes for different material lists.
  
  
  
  Use Different Target Nodes:
  
  Assign material lists to different nodes to avoid conflicts.
  Review the product structure or configuration profile to ensure unique assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data and customizing settings for material lists and configuration profiles are consistent and do not cause conflicts.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Lists in Variant Configuration: Material lists are used to define sets of materials (components) that can be selected or assigned in a configurable product.
  Configuration Profiles (CU50, CU51): These transactions help manage the assignment of material lists to nodes.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes related to variant configuration and material lists for any known issues or patches.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Variant Configuration documentation for detailed explanations on material lists and node assignments.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error: Target node already has material lists assigned.
  Cause: Attempt to assign multiple material lists to the same node.
  Solution: Remove existing material lists from the node or assign new lists to different nodes.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process where the error occurs, and the configuration setup you are working with.