How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART_CUS004 - Incorrect control type assigned to substn type "Replacement Material"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_FOLUPART_CUS - Customizing: Price Group Functions

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Incorrect control type assigned to substn type "Replacement Material"

What causes this issue?

You have selected <ZK>Replacement Material</> as substitution type and
<ZK>Time Controlled</> as control type.

System Response

If the substitution type is <ZK>Replacement Material</>, <ZK>Time
Controlled</> is not permitted as control type.

How to fix this error?

Enter a permitted combination of substitution type and control type.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART_CUS004 - Incorrect control type assigned to substn type "Replacement Material" ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART_CUS004 indicates that there is an issue with the control type assigned to a substitution type for a replacement material in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or the SAP S/4HANA system when dealing with material substitution processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an incorrect configuration in the material master or the substitution settings. Specifically, it suggests that the control type assigned to the substitution type for the replacement material is not valid or does not match the expected configuration in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record of the replacement material and verify the substitution settings.
  Ensure that the control type assigned to the substitution type is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Substitution Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for material substitution in the SAP system.
  Check the settings for the substitution type and ensure that the control type is appropriate for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Control Type:
  
  If the control type is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid type that aligns with the business requirements.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant area for material management or substitution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to material substitution to understand the valid control types and their implications.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the substitution process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment following your organization's change management procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Access to Customizing
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on material substitution configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in material management and substitution processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the configuration issue causing the WRF_FOLUPART_CUS004 error.