How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART031 - Specify an article hierarchy ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_FOLUPART - Follow-Up/Replacement Material

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Specify an article hierarchy ID

What causes this issue?

You specified a material hierarchy node as a selection criterion, but no
material hierarchy ID. The material hierarchy ID is required to uniquely
determine the material hierarchy node.

System Response

The system can only perform the selection if you specify the material
hierarchy ID and material hierarchy node.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART031 - Specify an article hierarchy ID ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_FOLUPART031 Specify an article hierarchy ID
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a required Article Hierarchy ID is missing or not specified in a process that demands it. Typically, this happens in SAP Retail or related modules where article hierarchies are used for classification, reporting, or pricing purposes. The system expects an article hierarchy ID to be provided but finds it blank or invalid.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Creating or processing articles where the article hierarchy is mandatory.
  Running reports or pricing procedures that depend on article hierarchy data.
  Data transfer or master data maintenance where the article hierarchy field is empty.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Article Hierarchy ID:
  
  When creating or maintaining articles, ensure that the Article Hierarchy ID field is filled with a valid hierarchy value.
  This can be done in the article master data transaction (e.g., MM42 or relevant retail master data transactions).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the article hierarchy is properly configured in the system.
  Use transaction codes like WRT_HIER or relevant IMG paths to maintain article hierarchies.
  Ensure that the hierarchy ID used is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or batch processing, check the source data for missing article hierarchy IDs.
  Correct the data and reprocess.
  
  
  
  Enhancements or User Exits:
  
  If custom code or user exits are involved, ensure that the article hierarchy ID is correctly passed and handled.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Article Hierarchy: A classification structure used in SAP Retail to group articles for pricing, reporting, and assortment planning.
  Transactions:
  
  WRT_HIER – Maintain Article Hierarchies
  MM42 – Change Article Master Data
  Retail Master Data transactions depending on your SAP Retail version.
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Retail > Master Data > Article Hierarchy
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_FOLUPART031 Specify an article hierarchy ID indicates that the system requires an article hierarchy ID but it was not provided. To resolve it, ensure that the article hierarchy ID is specified and valid in the article master or relevant process. Check configuration and data integrity to prevent recurrence.