How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF227 - No follow-on/replacement materials exist for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 227

• Message text: No follow-on/replacement materials exist for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF227 - No follow-on/replacement materials exist for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF227 indicates that there are no follow-on or replacement materials available for the specified material (denoted as &1). This error typically arises in the context of procurement or inventory management when trying to process a purchase order or a similar transaction involving materials.
  Cause:
  
  No Replacement Material Defined: The material in question does not have a defined replacement or follow-on material in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for procurement, which can prevent the system from finding a valid replacement.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data, particularly in the area of material substitution.
  Master Data Maintenance: The master data for the material may not have been maintained correctly, leading to the absence of follow-on materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question and check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to see if a replacement material is defined.
  Ensure that the replacement material is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Define Replacement Material:
  
  If no replacement material exists, you may need to define one. This can be done in the material master record by using transaction code MM01 to create a new material or MM02 to modify an existing one.
  In the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" view, you can specify the replacement material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not set to a status that would prevent its use in procurement (e.g., inactive or blocked).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings related to material substitution in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP MM (Materials Management) or SD (Sales and Distribution) module configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding material management and procurement processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material management and procurement processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.