How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART052 - Material category of original mat. & and follow-up mat. & not identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Material category of original mat. & and follow-up mat. & not identical

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system only creates follow-up/replacement material relationships if
the orignial material and the follow-up/replacement material have the
same material type.
This check is defined in an implementation of BAdI WRF_FOLUP_ACTION_E.

How to fix this error?

Select an original material and a follow-up/replacement material with
the same material type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART052 - Material category of original mat. & and follow-up mat. & not identical ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART052 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material categories of the original material and the follow-up material in a process related to material management, such as a follow-up purchase order or a material substitution scenario. This error typically arises in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with material types and categories.
  Cause:
  
  Material Category Mismatch: The original material and the follow-up material belong to different material categories. For example, one might be a finished product while the other is a raw material or a semi-finished product.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that it does not allow certain types of materials to be substituted or followed up with others that do not share the same category.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry or material creation that led to the incorrect assignment of material categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Categories: Verify the material categories of both the original and follow-up materials. You can do this by navigating to the material master data in SAP (Transaction Code: MM03) and checking the relevant views.
  Align Material Categories: If the materials are intended to be interchangeable, consider changing the material category of one of the materials to match the other. This may involve updating the material master data.
  Review Configuration Settings: If the mismatch is due to system configuration, consult with your SAP MM (Materials Management) consultant to review the settings related to material types and categories.
  Create a New Follow-Up Material: If changing the material category is not feasible, you may need to create a new follow-up material that matches the category of the original material.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to material categories and follow-up processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP is crucial. Each material is assigned a material type, which determines its category and the processes it can be involved in.
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in SAP (e.g., raw materials, finished goods, trading goods) and their respective characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling material category issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data, as this may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your materials are correctly categorized for the intended processes.