How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST104 - Only existing materials are imported for copied material lists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Only existing materials are imported for copied material lists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST104 - Only existing materials are imported for copied material lists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST104 – "Only existing materials are imported for copied material lists"
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears when you try to copy or import a material list (article list) in SAP, but some of the materials in the source list do not exist in the target system or client. As a result, only those materials that already exist in the system are imported or copied, and the non-existing materials are skipped.
  In other words, the system checks the material master records during the import/copy process. If a material number from the source list is not found in the target system's material master, it cannot be imported, and the system issues this message to inform you that only existing materials were processed.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Material lists (article lists) are often used in sales, distribution, or merchandising scenarios.
  When copying or importing these lists between clients or systems, the system validates the existence of each material.
  Missing materials might be due to:
  
  The material master data not being created or replicated in the target system.
  Differences in material numbering or master data synchronization issues.
  The material being deleted or blocked in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that all materials in the source list exist in the target system.
  Use transaction MM03 to check material master records.
  If materials are missing, create or replicate them in the target system before importing the list.
  
  
  
  Material Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a multi-system environment (e.g., development, quality, production), ensure that material master data is properly transported or replicated.
  Use ALE/IDocs or other data replication tools to synchronize material master data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material List:
  
  Remove or replace materials that do not exist in the target system before copying/importing the list.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and import materials and material lists.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Documentation:
  
  Check application logs or detailed messages for more information on which materials were skipped.
  Consult SAP notes or documentation related to material list import/copy processes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions/Programs:
  
  Material master: MM01, MM02, MM03
  Article list maintenance: depends on the module (e.g., merchandising, sales)
  Data replication: ALE, IDocs (e.g., MATMAS message type)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to material list import or WRF_ARTICLELIST104 message.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Retail or merchandising scenarios where article lists are copied between stores or clients.
  Data migration or system copy projects.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The message WRF_ARTICLELIST104 informs you that during the import or copy of a material list, only materials that already exist in the target system were processed. To resolve this, ensure all materials in the list exist in the target system by creating or replicating missing material master records before performing the import or copy operation.