How To Fix M7539 - Follow-up material for &: & from &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Follow-up material for &: & from &

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is a material to be discontinued. After the effective out
date (&V3&), it will be replaced by material &V2& as soon as the
present stock has been used up. As of this date, the system will switch
any independent requirements in MRP, that are no longer covered by
existing warehouse stock, to the follow-up material &V2&.

System Response

Depending on how the system is set, this message is either a warning or
an error message.

How to fix this error?

If this message is an error message, you can only reserve the follow-up
material for the requirements date specified by you. If it is
absolutely necessary to reserve the material to be discontinued, you
must enter a date that precedes the effective out date.
If this message is a warning, it is still possible to reserve the
material to be discontinued. As of the effective out date, the
requirements are switched to the follow-up material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7539 - Follow-up material for &: & from & ?

  The SAP error message M7539 typically indicates an issue related to the follow-up material in the context of inventory management or production planning. This error often arises when there is a problem with the configuration or data related to the materials involved in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Follow-Up Material: The follow-up material specified in the transaction may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the materials may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the materials involved, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not support the follow-up material functionality.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the follow-up material exists in the material master. Ensure that it is correctly defined and active.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the materials involved. Ensure that the follow-up material is properly configured in the relevant settings (e.g., in the material type or movement type settings).
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  Transaction Type Validation: Ensure that the transaction type being used supports the follow-up material functionality. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust the settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the materials involved in the transaction.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.