How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST132 - Node & is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Node & is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST132 - Node & is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST132 Node & is not permitted
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP Hybris Commerce (SAP Commerce Cloud) when dealing with article lists, product data, or XML processing related to articles/products.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that an unexpected or invalid XML node (element) was encountered during the processing of an article list or product data.
  The placeholder & in the message usually represents the actual node name that is not allowed or recognized in the current XML schema or data structure.
  This can happen if:
  
  The XML data being imported or processed contains nodes that are not defined or allowed by the system's XML schema (XSD).
  There is a mismatch between the expected data structure and the actual data.
  Customizations or extensions introduced nodes that are not properly registered or supported.
  Data corruption or incorrect data formatting in the article list XML.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the Invalid Node:
  
  Check the actual error message or logs to find the exact node name that is causing the problem (instead of the placeholder &).
  Review the XML file or data source being processed.
  
  
  
  Validate XML Against Schema:
  
  Validate the XML data against the expected XML schema (XSD) for article lists or product data.
  Use XML validation tools or SAP-provided schemas.
  
  
  
  Correct the XML Data:
  
  Remove or correct the invalid node(s) in the XML.
  Ensure that only permitted nodes as per the schema are present.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If custom nodes are required, ensure that the system is properly extended to recognize these nodes.
  Update or extend the XML schema and related processing logic accordingly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_ARTICLELIST132 or XML processing errors in article lists.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Reprocess:
  
  After corrections, re-import or reprocess the article list.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Module Context: SAP Retail, SAP Hybris Commerce, or SAP ERP Retail Article Management.
  Typical Scenario: Importing or synchronizing article master data, product catalogs, or article lists via XML.
  Tools: SAP NetWeaver, SAP Retail article master tools, SAP Commerce Backoffice.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_ARTICLELIST132 or XML validation errors.
  Logs: Review application logs, middleware logs, or integration framework logs for detailed error context.
  
  
  If you provide the exact node name or the XML snippet causing the error, I can help you more specifically with the correction.