How To Fix 5W460 - Substitute has been delimited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Substitute has been delimited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W460 - Substitute has been delimited ?

  The SAP error message 5W460 ("Substitute has been delimited") typically occurs in the context of SAP's materials management or production planning modules, particularly when dealing with substitution or alternative materials. This error indicates that the substitute material you are trying to use has been marked as "delimited" or inactive in the system, meaning it is no longer available for use in transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Delimitation of Substitute Material: The substitute material has been set to a status that prevents it from being used. This could be due to:
  
  The substitute material being marked as inactive.
  The validity period for the substitute material has expired.
  The substitute material has been manually delimited by a user.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the substitution is configured in the system, leading to the error when trying to use a substitute that is not valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Substitute Material:
  
  Go to the material master record of the substitute material in transaction code MM03.
  Check the status and validity dates to ensure that the material is active and within the valid date range.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Substitute Material:
  
  If the substitute material is indeed delimited, you may need to re-activate it. This can be done in transaction code MM02 (Change Material) by removing the delimitation or adjusting the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Review Substitution Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for material substitution in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the substitution rules are correctly defined and that the substitute materials are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material management in your organization. They can assist in reviewing the settings and making necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material substitution and how to manage substitute materials.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to view and modify material master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5W460 and successfully use the substitute material in your transactions.