How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART096 - Enter a conversion factor for the follow-up/replacement material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Enter a conversion factor for the follow-up/replacement material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART096 - Enter a conversion factor for the follow-up/replacement material ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART096 indicates that a conversion factor for a follow-up or replacement material has not been entered in the system. This error typically arises in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with material substitutions or follow-up materials in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A follow-up or replacement material is being processed, but the conversion factor (which defines how the quantities of the original material relate to the quantities of the replacement material) has not been specified.
  The system requires this conversion factor to correctly handle inventory management, sales orders, or production orders involving the follow-up material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter a conversion factor for the follow-up or replacement material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) depending on whether you are creating a new material or modifying an existing one.
  
  
  
  Select the Material:
  
  Enter the material number of the follow-up or replacement material that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant View:
  
  Go to the Sales Org. Data or Basic Data view, depending on where the follow-up material is defined.
  
  
  
  Enter Conversion Factor:
  
  Look for the field labeled Conversion Factor or similar. Enter the appropriate conversion factor that defines how the quantities of the original material relate to the follow-up material.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the conversion factor, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  Retry the transaction that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Conversion Factor Definition: The conversion factor is a numerical value that indicates how many units of the original material correspond to one unit of the follow-up material. For example, if 1 unit of the original material is equivalent to 2 units of the follow-up material, the conversion factor would be 2.
  Material Substitution: This feature allows businesses to manage inventory more effectively by substituting one material for another, especially in cases where the original material is out of stock or discontinued.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources related to material management and the specific transaction codes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your material management processes run smoothly.