How To Fix WRMA014 - RMA value-only article &1 is already defined as a mat.cat.val-only art.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA - RMA Development

• Message number: 014

• Message text: RMA value-only article &1 is already defined as a mat.cat.val-only art.

What causes this issue?

RMA value-only article &v1& has been defined already as a material
group value-only article for material group &v2&.

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?

The RMA value-only article must be different from the material group
value-only article.
You can post only RMA-internal postings to the RMA value-only article,
in order to get a clear separation for the RMA evaluation.
Specify a different value-only article as the RMA value-only article.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA014 - RMA value-only article &1 is already defined as a mat.cat.val-only art. ?

  The SAP error message WRMA014 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a value-only article in the Retail Management Application (RMA). Specifically, it means that the article you are trying to define as a value-only article is already defined as a material category value-only article. This can occur when there is a conflict in the article definitions or when the system is trying to create a duplicate entry.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The article you are trying to create or modify is already defined in the system as a value-only article.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the article master data or in the material category settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or duplicates in the article definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Article Definition:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check the existing definitions of the article in question.
  Verify if the article is already defined as a value-only article.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that the article is already defined, you may need to modify the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing entry is incorrect or no longer needed, consider deleting it (ensure that this does not affect other processes).
  
  
  
  Review Material Category Settings:
  
  Check the material category settings to ensure that they are correctly configured for value-only articles.
  Make sure that the article type and category align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to article management and value-only articles for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WRMA014 or value-only articles that may provide additional context or solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify articles in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.