How To Fix 5W456 - No substitute found


5W456 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

  • Message number: 456

  • Message text: No substitute found

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5W456 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5W456: No substitute found typically occurs in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with the substitution of materials in sales orders, production orders, or other related processes. This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable substitute material for the one being processed.
    Causes:
    
    No Defined Substitutes: The primary reason for this error is that there are no substitute materials defined in the system for the material in question.
    Inactive Substitutes: The substitutes may exist but are inactive or not valid for the current date or conditions.
    Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being substituted (e.g., blocked for sales).
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the substitution settings in the system. Missing Conditions: If the substitution is based on certain conditions (like customer-specific conditions), those conditions may not be met. Solutions: Define Substitutes: Check if substitutes

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