How To Fix WRF_PCM119 - Article Hierarchy and Hierarchy Nodes Must Both Be Maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Article Hierarchy and Hierarchy Nodes Must Both Be Maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM119 - Article Hierarchy and Hierarchy Nodes Must Both Be Maintained ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM119 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance of article hierarchies and their corresponding hierarchy nodes in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when managing product data in the SAP system, particularly in the Retail or Wholesale modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the article hierarchy and the hierarchy nodes. Specifically, it means that either the article hierarchy is not maintained correctly, or the hierarchy nodes associated with that article are not properly defined or maintained. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Nodes: The hierarchy nodes that should be linked to the article are not created or are missing.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The structure of the hierarchy does not align with the expected configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entries for the articles and their respective hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_PCM119 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the article hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction code WRF1 or WRF2).
  Ensure that the article hierarchy is correctly defined and that all necessary nodes are created.
  
  
  
  Maintain Hierarchy Nodes:
  
  Go to the hierarchy node maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction code WRF3).
  Verify that all hierarchy nodes related to the article are maintained and correctly linked to the article hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the article hierarchy and nodes to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like WRF4 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Hierarchies:
  
  If necessary, recreate the hierarchy or adjust the existing hierarchy nodes to ensure they align with the article data.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entries for the articles and their hierarchies to ensure that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on maintaining article hierarchies and nodes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WRF1, WRF2, WRF3, and WRF4 for managing article hierarchies and nodes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain article hierarchies and nodes in the system.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the maintenance process, consider seeking assistance from your SAP support team or attending training sessions on product data management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PCM119 error and ensure that your article hierarchies and nodes are properly maintained.