ERNiCrMo-3 weld metal is 100% Austentie, so there is no surprise that you get 0% ferrite.
I dont see any negative side of having no ferrite, you only need to take care having a clean surface free from any contamination, a contaminated surface would introduce P & S in the weld metal and can lead to microfissuring.
Your requirement for ferrite comes only in austenitic stainless steel weld metal which has 4 - 8% ferrite after solidification to swallow all those tramp elements.
Regards,
Praveen
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