How To Fix WRF_MASS_MATERIAL022 - Field catalog was changed; run a selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MASS_MATERIAL - Integrated Mass Change

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Field catalog was changed; run a selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MASS_MATERIAL022 - Field catalog was changed; run a selection ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MASS_MATERIAL022 indicates that the field catalog for mass maintenance has been changed, and as a result, you need to run a selection again. This error typically occurs in the context of mass changes to material master data in SAP, particularly when using transaction codes like MM17 or similar mass maintenance transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The field catalog (which defines which fields are available for mass maintenance) has been modified after the initial selection was made.
  This could happen if a user or an administrator has changed the configuration of the material master data fields, such as adding or removing fields from the mass maintenance screen.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Re-run the Selection:
  
  Go back to the mass maintenance transaction (e.g., MM17).
  Re-enter your selection criteria and execute the selection again. This will refresh the field catalog and allow you to proceed with the mass changes.
  
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Changes:
  
  If you have access, check if any changes were made to the field catalog recently. This can be done by reviewing the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the fields you need for your mass maintenance are still available in the field catalog.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes made to the field catalog, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or functional team for clarification.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform mass changes. Sometimes, authorization issues can also lead to unexpected errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to mass maintenance include MM17 (Mass Maintenance of Material Master), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Field Catalog: The field catalog is a configuration that defines which fields can be edited during mass maintenance. Changes to this catalog can affect how mass maintenance transactions behave.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_MASS_MATERIAL022 error and continue with your mass maintenance tasks in SAP.