How To Fix G5034 - Substitute order & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Substitute order & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5034 - Substitute order & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message G5034 ("Substitute order & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of order processing, particularly when dealing with substitute materials or products in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a substitute order for the specified item.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Substitute Order: The primary cause of this error is that the substitute order you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The substitute order was never created.
  The substitute order was deleted or archived.
  The order number entered is incorrect or mistyped.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to substitute materials in the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from recognizing the substitute order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Substitute Order: Check if the substitute order actually exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., VA03 for sales orders, CO03 for production orders) and searching for the order number.
  Ensuring that the order number is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Create Substitute Order: If the substitute order does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the appropriate transaction code (e.g., VA01 for sales orders).
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for substitute materials in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to allow for substitutes.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling substitute orders and related configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order), CO01 (Create Production Order), and CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the settings for substitute materials.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create substitute orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G5034 error and successfully manage substitute orders in your SAP system.