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How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST121 - Material list & (ID &) was sent to the trash


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

  • Message number: 121

  • Message text: Material list & (ID &) was sent to the trash

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST121 - Material list & (ID &) was sent to the trash ?

    SAP Error Message:
    WRF_ARTICLELIST121
    Text: Material list & (ID &) was sent to the trash.


    Cause:

    This message indicates that a material list (article list) identified by a specific ID has been marked as deleted or moved to the "trash" within the SAP system. This usually happens when a user or a process deletes or flags the material list for deletion, but it is not yet permanently removed from the system.

    In SAP Retail or related modules, material lists (article lists) are used to group materials/articles for various business processes (e.g., promotions, assortments). When such a list is sent to the trash, it means it is logically deleted but can still be restored or permanently deleted later.


    Explanation:

    • The message is informational or warning, indicating the status of the material list.
    • The placeholders & and (ID &) represent the name and ID of the material list.
    • The "trash" is a temporary holding area for deleted objects before permanent deletion.

    Possible Causes:

    • User action: Someone deleted the material list manually.
    • Programmatic deletion: A background job or custom program flagged the list as deleted.
    • Data cleanup or archiving process.
    • Authorization issues preventing proper handling of the material list.

    Solution / Actions to Take:

    1. Check the Material List Status:

      • Use transaction codes related to material lists (e.g., WRT_ARTICLELIST or relevant Retail transactions) to check the status of the list.
      • Verify if the list is indeed in the trash or marked for deletion.
    2. Restore the Material List (if needed):

      • If the deletion was accidental, restore the material list from the trash.
      • The restoration process depends on the specific SAP module and version but usually involves a function to "undelete" or "restore" the list.
    3. Permanent Deletion:

      • If the list is no longer needed, confirm and proceed with permanent deletion to clean up the system.
    4. Check Authorizations:

      • Ensure the user or process performing the deletion has the correct authorizations.
      • Lack of proper authorization might cause inconsistent states.
    5. Review Logs and Background Jobs:

      • Check system logs or job logs to identify if a background job or program caused the deletion.
      • Adjust or correct the job if necessary.
    6. Consult SAP Notes:

      • Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_ARTICLELIST121 or material list deletion issues.
      • There might be patches or known issues with solutions.

    Related Information:

    • Transactions:

      • WRT_ARTICLELIST – Manage article lists
      • WRTM – Article list maintenance (depending on system)
      • Retail-specific transactions for article list management.
    • Tables:

      • WRT_ARTICLELIST – Article list header data
      • WRT_ARTICLELIST_ITEMS – Article list items
      • Trash or deletion flags might be stored in status fields or related tables.
    • SAP Modules:

      • SAP Retail (IS-Retail)
      • SAP ERP Logistics (Materials Management, Sales and Distribution)
    • SAP Notes / KBAs:

      • Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes on article list deletion or trash handling.

    Summary:

    The message WRF_ARTICLELIST121 informs that a material list was sent to the trash (marked for deletion). To resolve, verify the list's status, restore if needed, or proceed with permanent deletion. Also, check authorizations and background processes to prevent unintended deletions.


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