How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST133 - The results list contains &1 materials.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 133

• Message text: The results list contains &1 materials.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST133 - The results list contains &1 materials. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST133 – "The results list contains &1 materials."
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears in SAP Retail or SAP Merchandise Management (IS-Retail) when a search or query for materials (articles) returns a large number of results. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual number of materials found.
  The message is informational or a warning indicating that the result set is large, which might impact performance or usability. It often occurs in scenarios such as:
  
  Article search in article master or assortment planning.
  Reports or queries that retrieve materials based on broad or non-specific selection criteria.
  When the system limits the number of materials displayed or processed to avoid performance degradation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Narrow Down Selection Criteria:
  
  Refine your search or filter criteria to reduce the number of materials returned. For example, specify more precise material groups, categories, or other attributes.
  
  
  Use Pagination or Limits:
  
  If the application supports it, use pagination or limit the number of results displayed at once.
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Some SAP Retail applications have configurable parameters that limit the maximum number of materials returned in a list. Consult your system administrator or SAP documentation to adjust these parameters if necessary.
  
  
  Performance Considerations:
  
  If large result sets are unavoidable, consider running reports or queries in background mode or during off-peak hours to reduce system load.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is not an error but a warning or informational message to alert users about the volume of data.
  It helps prevent performance issues by encouraging users to refine their queries.
  In SAP Retail, material (article) master data is often large, so efficient searching is critical.
  Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific transaction or report you are using for any additional recommendations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The message "The results list contains &1 materials" informs you that your search returned a large number of materials. To resolve or avoid this, refine your search criteria to reduce the number of results, or adjust system settings if necessary.