How To Fix WRF_WSUBST060 - No subst. master data found (follow-up mat. event-contr.): PO &1, item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WSUBST - Article Substitution: Messages Central Determination Logic

• Message number: 060

• Message text: No subst. master data found (follow-up mat. event-contr.): PO &1, item &2

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to find any substitution proposals for
event-controlled substitution of an original material with a follow-up
material.

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?

Create corresponding substitution master data in the <DS:TRAN.WRFFUART>
Maintain Follow-Up/Replacement Material Relationships</> transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WSUBST060 - No subst. master data found (follow-up mat. event-contr.): PO &1, item &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WSUBST060 indicates that there is no substitution master data found for a follow-up material event related to a purchase order (PO) and its item. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP, particularly when dealing with material substitutions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Substitution Master Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find the necessary substitution master data for the specified material. This could be due to:
  
  The substitution data has not been created or maintained in the system.
  The material in question is not set up for substitution.
  The specific combination of the purchase order and item does not have a corresponding substitution entry.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to material substitution in the system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving the substitution information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and check if the substitution data exists for the material in question.
  Ensure that the substitution settings are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Substitution Data:
  
  If the substitution data is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., using transaction code MM01 to create a new material or MM02 to update an existing one).
  Ensure that the substitution relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for material substitution in the system. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant materials management settings.
  Ensure that the substitution process is activated and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables related to material substitution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to material substitution for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and ME21N (for creating purchase orders).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain substitution master data.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.