How To Fix ATP_ABC_SUBSTITUTION012 - Material substitution removed for item &1, batch on material level.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_ABC_SUBSTITUTION - Message class for ABC Substitution Logic

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Material substitution removed for item &1, batch on material level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_ABC_SUBSTITUTION012 - Material substitution removed for item &1, batch on material level. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_ABC_SUBSTITUTION012 indicates that a material substitution has been removed for a specific item and batch at the material level. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when dealing with availability checks in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Substitution Configuration: The material substitution may have been configured in a way that it is no longer valid for the specific item or batch. This can happen if the substitution relationship is deleted or if the conditions for substitution are not met.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have a valid substitute material associated with it.
  
  
  Availability Check Settings: The settings for availability checks may not allow for substitutions under certain conditions, leading to the removal of the substitution.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the materials involved, such as missing or incorrect information in the material master or the substitution settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Settings: Review the material substitution settings in the material master (transaction code MM02) to ensure that the substitution is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  Review Batch Information: If batch management is in use, check the batch information for the material to ensure that the batch is valid and has the necessary substitution relationships.
  
  
  Availability Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the availability check in the system (transaction code OVA2) to ensure that it allows for substitutions under the required conditions.
  
  
  Master Data Review: Ensure that the master data for both the original and substitute materials is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material type, status, and any relevant settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on material substitution and availability checks.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test to see if the substitution can be successfully applied again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OVA2: Availability Check Configuration
  OMCQ: Check Material Substitution
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on material substitution.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect material substitution behavior.
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and user experiences related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.