How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART086 - No follow-up category numbers defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: No follow-up category numbers defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You cannot display, create, change, or delete any follow-up/replacement
material relationships without a valid follow-up type number.

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?

Define follow-up types in <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_ST_0360>Customizing for
Follow-Up/Replacement Materials</> if have the authorization to do so.
If you do not have authorization, notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART086 - No follow-up category numbers defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART086 indicates that there are no follow-up category numbers defined in the Customizing settings for the relevant application. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Retail or Logistics modules, particularly when dealing with follow-up documents or processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a follow-up action (like creating a follow-up order or document) but cannot find any defined follow-up category numbers in the configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The follow-up categories have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the business processes.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the follow-up category numbers in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and select SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Define Follow-Up Categories:
  
  Navigate to the relevant section for follow-up categories. This is usually found under:
  
  Logistics > Logistics Execution > Follow-Up Processing > Define Follow-Up Categories.
  
  
  Here, you can create or modify follow-up categories as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Ensure that the follow-up categories are correctly defined and that they match the requirements of your business processes.
  Verify that the necessary settings for the follow-up actions you intend to use are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that was generating the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes in a development environment, ensure that these changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on follow-up processing and category definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify Customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.