How To Fix WV_FP045 - Master article is already assigned to another active family

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV_FP -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Master article is already assigned to another active family

What causes this issue?

The master article of the family is already used in another active
family (either as a master article or as an article from a price group).

System Response

Activation of the family was refused.

How to fix this error?

Choose another master article or deactivate the family that contains the
master article.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV_FP045 - Master article is already assigned to another active family ?

  The SAP error message WV_FP045 indicates that a master article is already assigned to another active family. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Fashion Management modules, where articles (products) are organized into families for better management and categorization.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignment: The master article you are trying to assign to a new family is already linked to another active family. In SAP, an article can only belong to one active family at a time.
  Data Integrity: This restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and ensure that articles are not duplicated across multiple families, which could lead to confusion in reporting and inventory management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check the current family assignment of the master article.
  Look for the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views to see which family the article is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If you need to assign the article to a new family, you will first need to remove it from the current family. This can typically be done using transaction MM02:
  
  Navigate to the relevant view where the family assignment is made.
  Remove the existing family assignment and save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Reassign to New Family:
  
  After successfully removing the article from the old family, you can now assign it to the new family using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM02 or WV01 for family assignment).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process or the implications of changing family assignments, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and WV01 (Create Family).
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is structured in SAP, especially in the context of retail and fashion, can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to article assignments, as restrictions may be in place based on user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV_FP045 error and successfully manage your article assignments in SAP.