How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST069 - No material was found for the material list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 069

• Message text: No material was found for the material list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST069 - No material was found for the material list ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST069 No material was found for the material list
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Retail or SAP IS-Retail environments when a material list (article list) is expected to contain one or more materials, but the system cannot find any materials associated with the specified material list. Possible reasons include:
  
  The material list is empty or has not been maintained properly.
  The material list ID used in the transaction or report does not exist or is incorrect.
  The materials assigned to the list have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  The material list is not assigned to the relevant sales area, plant, or distribution channel.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data in the material list setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Material List:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing where the material list is maintained (e.g., transaction /SAPAPO/MLIST or relevant customizing node).
  Verify that the material list ID exists and contains materials.
  If empty, add the required materials to the list.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the materials assigned to the list are valid, active, and not flagged for deletion.
  Check material master records (MM03) for the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Confirm that the material list is assigned correctly to the relevant sales area, plant, or distribution channel as required by the business process.
  In SAP Retail, verify the assignment in the relevant customizing paths (e.g., Retail Article List assignments).
  
  
  
  Correct Material List ID:
  
  Make sure the material list ID used in the transaction or report is correct and matches the maintained list.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues with material lists.
  If necessary, re-import or re-create the material list.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material list and materials.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WRF_ARTICLELIST069 or material list issues.
  Transactions:
  
  /SAPAPO/MLIST – Maintain Material Lists in APO.
  MM03 – Display Material Master.
  Retail customizing transactions for article lists.
  
  
  SAP Modules: This error is common in SAP Retail (IS-Retail), SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), or any scenario where material lists are used.
  Documentation: Review SAP Retail or APO documentation on material list maintenance and usage.
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing details of the material list, transaction, and system logs.