How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART032 - Specify an article hierarchy node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Specify an article hierarchy node

What causes this issue?

You specified a material hierarchy as a selection criterion, but no
material hierarchy node.

System Response

The system can only perform the selection if you specify a material
hierarchy node for the material hierarchy ID. The material hierarchy is
required to uniquely determine the 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_FOLUPART032 - Specify an article hierarchy node ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART032 - Specify an article hierarchy node:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_FOLUPART032: Specify an article hierarchy node
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system expects an article hierarchy node to be specified but it is missing or not maintained in the relevant transaction or process. The article hierarchy node is a key element in SAP Retail and Merchandise Management used for categorizing articles (products) in a hierarchical structure.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  When creating or processing follow-up documents (e.g., purchase orders, sales orders, or promotions) that require article hierarchy information.
  When the article master data does not have an assigned article hierarchy node.
  When the system configuration or master data setup expects an article hierarchy node but it is not provided.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Article Master Data:
  
  Go to the article master (transaction MM42 or relevant retail article master transaction).
  Verify that the article has an assigned article hierarchy node.
  If missing, assign the correct article hierarchy node based on your product categorization.
  
  
  
  Maintain Article Hierarchy:
  
  Use transaction WRT_HIERARCHY or the relevant IMG path to maintain the article hierarchy structure.
  Ensure the hierarchy nodes are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Document or Process:
  
  If the error occurs during document processing (e.g., sales order, purchase order, promotion), check the input data.
  Make sure the article hierarchy node is passed or derived correctly.
  If custom developments or enhancements are involved, verify that the article hierarchy node is correctly fetched and assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In IMG under Retail ? Master Data ? Article Hierarchy, verify that the hierarchy is properly configured.
  Ensure that the system settings align with the business process requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify articles missing hierarchy nodes.
  Correct the master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Article Hierarchy: A classification system used in SAP Retail to group articles into a tree structure for reporting, pricing, promotions, and assortment planning.
  Transactions:
  
  MM42 – Change Article Master
  WRT_HIERARCHY – Maintain Article Hierarchy
  WRT_HIERARCHY_DISPLAY – Display Article Hierarchy
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  SAP Reference IMG ? Retail ? Master Data ? Article Hierarchy ? Define Article Hierarchy
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to article hierarchy and master data consistency.
  Review SAP Retail documentation for article master and hierarchy setup.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction or process where the error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.