How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART040 - No material selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No material selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART040 - No material selected ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART040 ("No material selected") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to perform an action related to materials, such as creating or processing a follow-up document (like a purchase order or sales order) where no materials have been selected for the operation.
  Causes:
  
  No Material Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected any materials in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Material Not Available: The materials that are supposed to be selected may not exist in the system or may not be available for the specific transaction.
  Selection Criteria: The criteria used to filter or select materials may not match any existing materials in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain materials.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material management or sales and distribution modules that are preventing materials from being selected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Select Materials: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate materials in the transaction. Check the selection criteria and make sure that you are including the correct materials.
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the materials you are trying to select exist in the material master and are active. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material details.
  Review Selection Criteria: If you are using filters or selection criteria, review them to ensure they are set correctly and that they match the materials you expect to see.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select the materials. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to check if there are any settings that might be affecting material selection in the relevant module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), VA01 (Create Sales Order), or others depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that might address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working in (e.g., MM for Materials Management, SD for Sales and Distribution) for additional guidance on material selection processes.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.