How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART033 - Specify an article hierarchy ID for the original material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Specify an article hierarchy ID for the original material

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_FOLUPART033 - Specify an article hierarchy ID for the original material ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART033 indicates that there is a missing article hierarchy ID for the original material in the context of the SAP Retail module. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations related to article hierarchies, such as creating or updating materials, and the system requires a specific hierarchy ID that has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Article Hierarchy ID: The primary cause of this error is that the article hierarchy ID is not specified for the material you are working with. This ID is necessary for the system to categorize the material correctly within the hierarchy structure.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained, leading to missing information that is required for processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the article hierarchy in the system, which could lead to the system not recognizing the hierarchy ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Article Hierarchy ID:
  
  Go to the material master record for the original material.
  Navigate to the relevant views (usually the Sales or Basic Data views) and ensure that the article hierarchy ID is specified.
  If you do not have an article hierarchy ID, you may need to create one or consult with your SAP administrator to obtain the correct ID.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the material master are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct article hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for article hierarchies in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the Retail section.
  Ensure that the article hierarchy is properly defined and that the materials are linked to the correct hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing article hierarchies and material master data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) to access and modify material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify material master data and article hierarchies in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message WRF_FOLUPART033 and ensure that your material master data is correctly maintained.