How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST085 - You cannot edit selection criteria for imported ALs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 085

• Message text: You cannot edit selection criteria for imported ALs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST085 - You cannot edit selection criteria for imported ALs ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST085 – "You cannot edit selection criteria for imported ALs"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to modify the selection criteria of an Article List (AL) that has been imported from another source or system. Imported Article Lists are typically locked or protected to maintain data consistency and integrity, preventing changes to their selection criteria.
  In other words, the system restricts editing of selection criteria for Article Lists that are not created locally but brought in via import processes (e.g., from another client, system, or via transport).
  
  Explanation:
  
  Article Lists (ALs) are used in SAP Retail to group articles based on certain selection criteria.
  When an AL is imported, it is considered a "read-only" object regarding its selection criteria.
  This restriction ensures that the imported AL remains consistent with its original definition and avoids unintended changes that could affect business processes relying on that AL.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Do not edit the selection criteria of imported ALs