How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART067 - &: Original material & in import file is a generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 067

• Message text: &: Original material & in import file is a generic material

What causes this issue?

Original materials in import files <ZH>cannot</> belong to the following
material categories:
Generic material
Merchandise category material
Hierarchy material
Group material
Merchandise category reference material
Standard material

System Response

If the original material in the import file belongs to one of the above
material categories, the system does not create any
follow-up/replacement material relationships.

How to fix this error?

Check the original material in the import file.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART067 - &: Original material & in import file is a generic material ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART067 indicates that the original material specified in the import file is a generic material. This typically occurs in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or generic materials in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material: The material you are trying to process is defined as a generic material in SAP. Generic materials are used in variant configuration scenarios where multiple variants of a product are managed under a single generic material number.
  Incompatible Data: The data being imported may not be compatible with the generic material, or the system is expecting a specific type of material (e.g., a configurable material) but is receiving a generic one instead.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the original material in the SAP system. Ensure that the material you are trying to import is not a generic material if the process requires a specific material type.
  Use Specific Material: If the process requires a specific material, you may need to use a specific variant of the generic material instead of the generic material itself.
  Adjust Import File: Modify the import file to reference a specific material that is compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Review Configuration: If you are working with variant configuration, ensure that the configuration settings for the generic material are correctly set up and that the variants are properly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to generic materials and variant configuration for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how materials are defined and managed in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the material master data structure, especially in the context of variant configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material details and MM01 (Create Material) to create or modify materials as needed.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your material data in SAP.