How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART078 - &: Original mat. and follow-up/replacement mat. & identical in imp. file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: &: Original mat. and follow-up/replacement mat. & identical in imp. file

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 does not create any follow-up/replacement material
relationships in which the original material and the
follow-up/replacement material are identical.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART078 - &: Original mat. and follow-up/replacement mat. & identical in imp. file ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART078 indicates that there is an issue with the material master data when dealing with follow-up or replacement materials. Specifically, the error suggests that the original material and the follow-up/replacement material are identical in the import file, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Materials: The original material and the follow-up/replacement material are the same, which violates the business logic that requires them to be different.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data from an external file, it may be that the data was incorrectly prepared, leading to the same material being listed for both fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that enforce this rule, and it is being triggered by your data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Import File: Review the import file to ensure that the original material and the follow-up/replacement material are indeed different. If they are the same, you will need to correct this in your data preparation.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data preparation process to prevent identical materials from being entered in the original and follow-up/replacement fields.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your internal guidelines to understand the specific requirements for follow-up and replacement materials.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to see if there are any settings that can be adjusted to accommodate your business needs, but typically, this error is by design to maintain data integrity.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to material management (e.g., MM01, MM02) to better understand how materials are created and managed in SAP.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic implemented, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the behavior of material processing.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that your data is correctly formatted, you should be able to resolve the issue and proceed with your operations in SAP.