How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART073 - &: Follow-up/replacement material & in import file is a reference mat.

WRF_FOLUPART073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: &: Follow-up/replacement material & in import file is a reference mat.

What causes this issue?

Follow-up/replacement materials in an import file <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 follow-up/replacement 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 follow-up/replacement 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_FOLUPART073 - &: Follow-up/replacement material & in import file is a reference mat. ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART073 indicates that there is an issue with the follow-up or replacement material specified in an import file. Specifically, the error states that the follow-up or replacement material is a reference material, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Material: The material you are trying to use as a follow-up or replacement is classified as a reference material in SAP. Reference materials are typically used for informational purposes and cannot be used in transactions that require a valid stock or sales material.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a reference material was incorrectly specified instead of a valid material.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master data may not be correctly configured, leading to the system treating a valid material as a reference material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the follow-up or replacement