How To Fix WRF_CARE_CODES003 - A maximum of 8 textile care types are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CARE_CODES - Care Codes Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: A maximum of 8 textile care types are allowed

What causes this issue?

The textile care codes are saved in a 16-place field in the basic data
of the article master; each textile care code is saved with two places.
Accordingly, you cannot define more than 8 textile care types.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CARE_CODES003 - A maximum of 8 textile care types are allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CARE_CODES003: A maximum of 8 textile care types are allowed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system has a restriction on the number of textile care types (care codes) that can be assigned or maintained for a particular material or product. The maximum allowed number of textile care types is 8. If you try to assign more than 8 care codes, the system triggers this error to enforce the limit.
  Textile care types are used in the fashion and textile industry to specify care instructions (like washing, drying, ironing, bleaching, etc.) for garments or textile products. SAP limits the number of these care codes to ensure data consistency and to comply with business or technical constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the number of textile care types assigned: Review the care codes assigned to the material or product and remove any redundant or unnecessary care codes so that the total number does not exceed 8.
  Check master data: Go to the material master or the relevant textile care data maintenance transaction and verify the care codes assigned.
  Consolidate care codes: If possible, consolidate similar care instructions into fewer codes.
  Customizing/Configuration: If your business process requires more than 8 care codes, check with your SAP functional consultant or developer if the limit can be increased by customizing or enhancement. However, this is generally not recommended as it may affect standard processes or interfaces.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: The error might appear during maintenance in transactions related to textile care instructions, such as:
  
  MM01/MM02 (Material Master)
  Specific textile or fashion industry solutions (e.g., SAP Fashion Management)
  
  
  Tables: Textile care codes are often stored in tables like WRF_CARE_CODES or similar, depending on your SAP solution.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or OSS messages for any updates or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Fashion Management or SAP Apparel and Footwear Solution (AFS) documentation for detailed handling of textile care codes.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the context in which the error occurs (transaction, process step), and I can help with more specific guidance.