How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART053 - No follow-up/replacement material relationships for selected materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No follow-up/replacement material relationships for selected materials

What causes this issue?

The materials you selected do not have any follow-up/replacement
material relationships in table WRF_FOLUP_TYP_A.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART053 - No follow-up/replacement material relationships for selected materials ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART053 indicates that there are no follow-up or replacement material relationships defined for the selected materials in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with material substitution or follow-up processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Relationships: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any defined follow-up or replacement relationships for the materials you are trying to process. This could be due to:
  
  The materials have not been set up correctly in the system.
  The necessary configuration for material substitution or follow-up has not been completed.
  The materials are not linked in the way that the process requires.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of relationships.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to material management or the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for the materials in question and verify if the follow-up or replacement materials are defined.
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Define Follow-Up/Replacement Relationships:
  
  If the relationships are missing, you can define them using transaction code MM42 (for material substitution) or MM01 (to create a new material with relationships).
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material management. This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics > Material Management > Material Master > Maintain Material Types and Define Material Substitution.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for follow-up materials and substitution are activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up material relationships.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MM42 (Material Substitution).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.