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 directly.
  
  Instead, you have the following options:
  
  
  Create a new Article List locally:  
  
  Use the imported AL as a reference.
  Create a new AL in your system with the desired selection criteria.
  This new AL will be editable since it is created locally.
  
  
  
  Copy the imported AL and then edit:  
  
  Copy the imported AL to a new AL number.
  The copied AL will be local and editable.
  Modify the selection criteria as needed.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:  
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or copy ALs.
  Sometimes, the error might be related to insufficient permissions.
  
  
  
  If the AL must be changed at the source:  
  
  Modify the AL in the source system.
  Re-import the updated AL into your system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  WRT_AL – Article List maintenance  
  WRT_AL_IMPORT – Import Article Lists
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to Article List import/export and editing restrictions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Retail documentation on Article Lists and their management.
  
  
  
  Best Practice:  
  
  Avoid direct edits on imported objects to maintain system consistency.
  Use local copies for customization.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to edit selection criteria of an imported (read-only) Article List.  
  Solution: Create or copy the AL locally to edit selection criteria; do not edit imported ALs directly.  
  Additional: Check authorizations and consider modifying the source AL if necessary.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the system version and the exact steps leading to the error.