How To Fix MSR_REPLACEMENT218 - Item no.&1, split item no.&2: Follow-up activity is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_REPLACEMENT - Messages for Transactions MSR_VRM and MSR_RM_LFU

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Item no.&1, split item no.&2: Follow-up activity is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_REPLACEMENT218 - Item no.&1, split item no.&2: Follow-up activity is not specified ?

  The SAP error message MSR_REPLACEMENT218 indicates that there is an issue with a follow-up activity not being specified for a particular item in a document, such as a sales order or a purchase order. This error typically arises in the context of materials management or sales and distribution processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A split item (e.g., a line item that has been split for some reason, such as different delivery dates or different conditions) is missing a follow-up activity.
  The system expects a follow-up activity to be defined for the item, but it has not been configured or specified in the relevant settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VA02 for sales orders or ME22N for purchase orders) and check the item details for the specified item numbers.
  Ensure that the follow-up activity is defined for the split item. This may involve checking the item category or the configuration settings in the material master or the document type.
  
  
  
  Define Follow-Up Activities:
  
  If the follow-up activity is not defined, you may need to define it in the system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the relevant module (Sales and Distribution or Materials Management).
  Navigate to the following path in SPRO:
  
  For Sales and Distribution: Sales and Distribution -> Sales -> Sales Document -> Define Follow-Up Activities
  For Materials Management: Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Follow-Up Activities
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings to ensure that the follow-up activities are correctly configured for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to follow-up activities for more detailed guidance on how to set them up.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA02 (Change Sales Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document or configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MSR_REPLACEMENT218 error message in SAP.