How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART034 - Specify an article hierarchy node for the original material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

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

What causes this issue?

You specified a material hierarchy ID 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_FOLUPART034 - Specify an article hierarchy node for the original material ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART034 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of article hierarchy nodes in relation to a material in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a specific article hierarchy node to be defined for a material, but it is either missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Article Hierarchy Node: The material you are working with does not have an associated article hierarchy node defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The article hierarchy may not be set up correctly, or the material may not be assigned to the correct hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or the article hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM03).
  Verify if the article hierarchy node is assigned correctly under the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Basic Data).
  
  
  
  Assign Article Hierarchy Node:
  
  If the article hierarchy node is missing, you need to assign it. This can typically be done in the material master record or through the article hierarchy configuration.
  Use transaction code WRFART to manage article hierarchy nodes and ensure that the material is linked to the appropriate node.
  
  
  
  Review Article Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the article hierarchy in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for article hierarchy and ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and that the nodes are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material and article hierarchy data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary adjustments to the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on article hierarchy configuration and management.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  WRFART - Article Hierarchy Management
  SPRO - Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on article hierarchy and material master data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message WRF_FOLUPART034.