How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART036 - Specify an article hierarchy node for the follow-up/replacement material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Specify an article hierarchy node for the follow-up/replacement 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_FOLUPART036 - Specify an article hierarchy node for the follow-up/replacement material ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART036 indicates that when trying to set up a follow-up or replacement material, the system requires you to specify an article hierarchy node for the material in question. This error typically arises in the context of managing articles in SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA, particularly when dealing with merchandise management and product hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The follow-up or replacement material you are trying to define does not have an associated article hierarchy node.
  The system requires this hierarchy node to categorize the material properly within the retail structure.
  The article may not be fully defined or may be missing necessary master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Article Master Data:
  
  Go to the article master data for the material in question.
  Ensure that the article hierarchy node is specified. You can do this by navigating to the relevant views in the article master data (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Data).
  
  
  
  Assign Article Hierarchy Node:
  
  If the article hierarchy node is missing, you will need to assign it. This can typically be done in the article master data maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction code MM02 for changing the material).
  Navigate to the appropriate view where the article hierarchy can be assigned and enter the correct hierarchy node.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the article hierarchy is correctly configured in your SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the article hierarchy configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Verify that the hierarchy nodes are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Follow-up/Replacement Setup:
  
  After ensuring that the article hierarchy node is assigned, try to set up the follow-up or replacement material again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct hierarchy node to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  SPRO - Customizing (to check configuration settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  You can also search for discussions or posts related to this error in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have shared their experiences and solutions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully set up the follow-up or replacement material in your SAP system.