How To Fix WRF_STR016 - You specified different levels of the article hierarchy


WRF_STR016 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WRF_STR - Messages: Strategies Fashion

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: You specified different levels of the article hierarchy

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  • What causes this issue?

    You specified level &V1& of the material hierarchy for the query in
    Customizing for data retraction, but level &V2& in the selection (via
    selection screen or from the item data).
    You can only use the level of the material hierarchy (and thus only
    nodes from this level) that is specified for execution of the hierarchy
    in Customizing.

    System Response

    This message is also displayed (with selection level "0") if you do not
    specify the material hierarchy at all, either explicitly through the
    selection criteria or implicitly through the item values (also see
    <DS:SIMG.WRF_AT_0003>Enhancements for Allocation Table Types</>).

    How to fix this error?

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

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_STR016 - You specified different levels of the article hierarchy ?
    The SAP error message WRF_STR016 indicates that there is a mismatch in the levels of the article hierarchy that you are trying to work with. This typically occurs in the context of managing articles (products) in SAP's Retail or Merchandise Management modules, particularly when dealing with article master data or when trying to create or modify articles in a hierarchy.
    
    Cause: The error arises when you attempt to assign or manipulate articles that belong to different levels of the article hierarchy. For example, if you are trying to assign a base article to a variant that is at a different level in the hierarchy, or if you are trying to create a new article that does not conform to the expected structure of the hierarchy.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Article Hierarchy Levels: Review the article hierarchy structure in your SAP system. Ensure that the articles you are

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