How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART035 - Specify an article hiearchy ID for the follow-up/replacement material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Specify an article hiearchy ID for the follow-up/replacement 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_FOLUPART035 - Specify an article hiearchy ID for the follow-up/replacement material ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART035 indicates that when trying to process a follow-up or replacement material, the system requires an article hierarchy ID to be specified. This error typically occurs in the context of managing materials in SAP, particularly in the Retail or Logistics modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an article hierarchy ID for the specified follow-up or replacement material. Article hierarchies are used in SAP to categorize and manage materials based on various attributes, such as product type, season, or other characteristics. When the system attempts to process a follow-up or replacement material, it expects to find a valid article hierarchy ID associated with that material.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record of the follow-up or replacement material.
  Ensure that the article hierarchy ID is correctly assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant views in the material master (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, or Retail views).
  
  
  
  Assign Article Hierarchy:
  
  If the article hierarchy ID is missing, you will need to assign a valid article hierarchy ID to the material. This can typically be done in the material master data maintenance transaction (e.g., MM01, MM02).
  Make sure to select the appropriate hierarchy that fits the material's classification.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about which article hierarchy to use, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to your organization's guidelines on material classification.
  Ensure that the article hierarchy is properly configured in the system and that it is active for the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the follow-up or replacement material again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you continue to face issues, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on article hierarchies and material management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to manage material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to article hierarchies or the error message itself.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the follow-up or replacement material in SAP.