How To Fix /INCMD/MSG331 - Validity dates usage can be used only with product subst. procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Validity dates usage can be used only with product subst. procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG331 - Validity dates usage can be used only with product subst. procedure ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG331 indicates that there is an issue with the usage of validity dates in the context of a product substitution procedure. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a product substitution that involves validity dates, but the configuration or the context does not support it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The product substitution procedure may not be configured to handle validity dates. This can happen if the relevant settings in the SAP system are not properly defined.
  Missing Parameters: The product or the substitution procedure may not have the necessary parameters set up to utilize validity dates.
  Incompatible Settings: The system may be trying to apply validity dates in a context where they are not applicable, such as in a procedure that does not support them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the product substitution procedure in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to handle validity