How To Fix WRPLCHK013 - Combination customer & and article & is header of a structured article

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRPLCHK - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Combination customer & and article & is header of a structured article

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRPLCHK013 - Combination customer & and article & is header of a structured article ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRPLCHK013: Combination customer & and article & is header of a structured article
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation (such as creating or processing a delivery, sales order, or picking) involving a structured article (a configurable or multi-level material) where the combination of the customer and the article corresponds to a header material of a structured article.
  In SAP, a structured article (also called a configurable or multi-level material) consists of a header material and one or more components (sub-items). The header material represents the entire product, while the components represent the parts or variants.
  The error indicates that the system has detected that the article you are trying to process is a header material of a structured article, and the combination with the customer is not allowed or requires special handling.
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  You are trying to process a sales document or delivery for a header material that is structured, but the system expects you to process the components or a different material.
  The customer-material info record or condition records are maintained only for components, not for the header material.
  The system configuration or master data setup requires that the header material should not be directly processed for the given customer.
  Incorrect item category or item category group is assigned, causing the system to treat the header material incorrectly.
  The structured article is set up in a way that the header material is not allowed to be sold or delivered directly to the customer.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify if the material is indeed a structured article header.
  Check the BOM (Bill of Materials) for the material to confirm its structure.
  
  
  
  Check Customer-Material Info Records:
  
  Ensure that the customer-material info record exists and is correctly maintained for the header material if it is supposed to be sold directly.
  If the header material is not to be sold directly, ensure that the sales documents are created for the components or configurable materials.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Item Category:
  
  Confirm that the item category assigned to the header material is appropriate for structured articles.
  For structured articles, item categories like TAS (for configurable materials) or others might be required.
  
  
  
  Check Sales and Distribution Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for structured articles in the sales document type and item category determination.
  Ensure that the system allows processing of the header material for the given customer.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data or Process:
  
  If the header material should not be sold directly, adjust the sales process to use components or configurable materials.
  If the header material should be sold, maintain the necessary master data and info records accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to structured articles and sales processing.
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRPLCHK013 or structured articles.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Structured articles are often used in industries like automotive, machinery, or configurable products where products are assembled from multiple components.
  The error message is part of the delivery or sales order processing checks to ensure data consistency.
  Handling structured articles requires careful master data setup, including BOMs, sales views, and customer-material info records.
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP SD/MM consultant or check SAP documentation on configurable materials and structured articles.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.