How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT011 - Follow-up action &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ART_DISCONT - Messages for Article Discontinuation: Fashion

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Follow-up action &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT011 - Follow-up action &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ART_DISCONT011 - Follow-up action &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference a follow-up action (a specific action or process step) that is not defined or does not exist in the system. The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual follow-up action code that the system attempted to use.
  In the context of SAP, follow-up actions are often used in workflows, document processing, or master data maintenance to trigger subsequent steps automatically. If the system cannot find the specified follow-up action in the configuration or master data, it raises this error.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  The follow-up action code was mistyped or incorrectly maintained.
  The follow-up action was deleted or not created in the system.
  Customizing or configuration for follow-up actions is incomplete or missing.
  The system is referencing an outdated or obsolete follow-up action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Follow-up Action Code:
  
  Identify the follow-up action code from the error message (the value of &1).
  Verify if this code exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction or IMG path where follow-up actions are maintained.
  For example, in sales and distribution, follow-up actions can be maintained under:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Follow-up Functions
  
  
  In other modules, the path may differ depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct the Follow-up Action:
  
  If the follow-up action does not exist, create it with the correct parameters.
  If it exists but is incorrect, correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data or Workflow Definitions:
  
  If the follow-up action is referenced in master data or workflow, ensure that the references are correct.
  Update or correct the references if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the system landscape involves multiple environments (DEV, QA, PROD), ensure that the follow-up action exists in all relevant systems.
  Transport the customizing settings if missing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO - Customizing
  Module-specific customizing transactions depending on the module (e.g., OVK1 for sales document types)
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Search for follow-up actions in the context of your module.
  SAP Community: Check forums for similar issues.
  Debugging: If you have development access, debug the program or function module that raises the error to understand where the follow-up action is being called.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_ART_DISCONT011 indicates that the system cannot find the specified follow-up action. The solution involves verifying and correcting the configuration or master data to ensure the follow-up action exists and is correctly referenced.
  
  If you provide the module or context where this error occurs (e.g., sales, workflow, material management), I can give more precise instructions.