How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST075 - Maintenance group not available -> Using default maintenance group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Maintenance group not available -> Using default maintenance group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST075 - Maintenance group not available -> Using default maintenance group ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST075 Maintenance group not available -> Using default maintenance group
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in SAP Retail or SAP Fashion Management scenarios when the system tries to assign or use a maintenance group for an article or article list, but the specified maintenance group is not found or not maintained in the system.
  
  The maintenance group is a classification or grouping used to manage articles for maintenance or processing purposes.
  If the system cannot find the maintenance group assigned to an article or article list, it issues this warning/error and falls back to a default maintenance group.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system expects a valid maintenance group for certain processes (e.g., article maintenance, pricing, or assortment management).
  If the maintenance group is missing or incorrectly configured, the system cannot proceed with the intended group and instead uses a default fallback group.
  This message is often informational or a warning, indicating that the system is using a default value instead of the expected one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Group Configuration:
  
  Verify that the maintenance group assigned to the article or article list exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes related to article master data or maintenance group configuration (e.g., WRT1, WRT2, or IMG customizing paths).
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Maintenance Group:
  
  If the maintenance group is missing, create or maintain the required maintenance group in the system.
  Assign the correct maintenance group to the article or article list.
  
  
  
  Review Default Maintenance Group:
  
  Check which maintenance group is set as the default.
  Ensure the default group is appropriate for fallback scenarios.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on article master data to identify missing or incorrect maintenance group assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Customizing:
  
  In SAP Retail, maintenance groups are often configured under:
  SPRO -> Retail -> Master Data -> Article -> Define Maintenance Groups
  Ensure the maintenance groups are properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WRT1 - Article Master Maintenance
  WRT2 - Article List Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing for Retail Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to article master data and maintenance groups for your SAP Retail or Fashion Management version.
  This message is usually informational, but if it causes process issues, SAP Notes or OSS messages may provide patches or further guidance.
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  Using the default maintenance group may affect downstream processes like pricing, assortment planning, or article maintenance workflows.
  It is recommended to correct the maintenance group assignment to avoid unintended behavior.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Maintenance group assigned to article/article list is missing or not maintained.
  
  
  Effect
  System uses default maintenance group instead, issuing message WRF_ARTICLELIST075.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain correct maintenance groups in customizing and article master data.
  
  
  Related Info
  Check SAP Retail customizing, article master data transactions, and SAP Notes if needed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, module, or process step), I can help tailor the solution further.