How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART088 - No follow-up/replacement material relationships created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No follow-up/replacement material relationships created

What causes this issue?

You are processing a material in transaction MM43 (display material) for
which no follow-up/replacement material relationships have been defined.

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_FOLUPART088 - No follow-up/replacement material relationships created ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART088 indicates that no follow-up or replacement material relationships have been created for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with product substitutions or follow-up materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for follow-up or replacement materials has not been set up in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the involved materials may not have the required settings or relationships defined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that manage material relationships.
  Business Rules: The business rules or logic defined in the system may not allow for the creation of follow-up relationships for certain materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record of the involved materials and ensure that the follow-up or replacement material relationships are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Define Follow-Up Relationships:
  
  If the relationships are not defined, you can create them using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and add the necessary follow-up or replacement materials.
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Sales Org. Data, Purchasing) and define the relationships.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for material relationships. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant sections for materials management or sales and distribution.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for follow-up materials are activated.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Review any custom business rules or logic that may be preventing the creation of follow-up relationships. This may involve checking user exits, BAdIs, or custom code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up follow-up materials and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the follow-up relationships are now being created as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Material Change Documents
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify material relationships.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.