How To Fix MD134 - Multi-level replacements are not possible

MD134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Multi-level replacements are not possible

What causes this issue?

You specified that version &V1& is to replace version &V2&. On the
other hand, version &V2& is to replace version &V3&.

System Response

Multi-level replacement is not possible: one version that is to replace
another version cannot then be replaced itself by a third version.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD134 - Multi-level replacements are not possible ?

  The SAP error message MD134 ("Multi-level replacements are not possible") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when there is an attempt to perform a multi-level substitution for materials that is not allowed. This can happen in scenarios where the system is trying to substitute a component in a bill of materials (BOM) but encounters a situation where the substitution cannot be resolved due to the structure of the BOM or the configuration of the materials involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  BOM Structure: The error may arise if the BOM structure is not set up correctly, or if there are circular dependencies in the BOM that prevent multi-level substitutions.
  Material Configuration: The materials involved may not be configured to allow for substitutions at multiple levels.
  Substitution Settings: The settings for material substitution in the system may not be properly defined, leading to restrictions on multi-level replacements.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the materials may