How To Fix MD_SUBSTN005 - If the numerator is specified, enter the denominator also

MD_SUBSTN005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD_SUBSTN - Messages for Master Data Substitution

• Message number: 005

• Message text: If the numerator is specified, enter the denominator also

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD_SUBSTN005 - If the numerator is specified, enter the denominator also ?

  The SAP error message MD_SUBSTN005 ("If the numerator is specified, enter the denominator also") typically occurs in the context of material master data or when working with substitution or alternative items in SAP. This error indicates that when you are defining a substitution or alternative item, you have provided a numerator (the part of the ratio that indicates how many of the substitute item are needed) but have not provided a corresponding denominator (the part of the ratio that indicates how many of the original item are needed).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an incomplete entry in the substitution settings. Specifically, it occurs when:
  
  You have entered a numerator value for a substitution ratio but have not entered a denominator value.
  The system requires both values to properly calculate the substitution ratio.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both the numerator and denominator are specified in the substitution settings. Here are