How To Fix WXPO004 - Error when calling funct. mod. 'ARTICLE_GET_FOR_HIERARCHY' (merch.cat.&1)

WXPO004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPO - Messages for development class WIS_PLAN_O

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error when calling funct. mod. 'ARTICLE_GET_FOR_HIERARCHY' (merch.cat.&1)

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WXPO004 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WXPO004
  Error when calling function module 'ARTICLE_GET_FOR_HIERARCHY' (merch.cat.&1)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Retail or SAP Merchandise Management scenarios when the system tries to call the function module ARTICLE_GET_FOR_HIERARCHY to retrieve article data based on a merchandise category hierarchy, but the call fails. The placeholder merch.cat.&1 indicates the merchandise category involved.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing merchandise category: The merchandise category passed to the function module is invalid or does not exist.
  Authorization issues: The user executing the function module does not have the required authorizations to access the merchandise category or article data.
  Data inconsistencies: The article master data or merchandise category hierarchy is incomplete or corrupted.
  Missing or incorrect customizing: The function module depends on certain customizing settings (e.g., hierarchy definitions, article assignments) that are not properly maintained.
  Technical issues: Problems with the function module itself, such as missing parameters, or issues in