How To Fix MD_SUBSTN009 - Validities are not allowed

MD_SUBSTN009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD_SUBSTN - Messages for Master Data Substitution

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Validities are not allowed

What causes this issue?

Application area does not support validities. For more information,
refer to Product Assistance for Product Substitution.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD_SUBSTN009 - Validities are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MD_SUBSTN009: Validities are not allowed typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when dealing with substitution or alternative materials in SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where it is not permissible to have validity periods for the specified material or substitution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The material or substitution configuration may not allow for validity periods. This can happen if the material is set up in a way that does not support time-dependent data.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the system rejecting the validity periods.
  MRP Settings: The settings in the MRP area or the planning strategy may not support the use of validity periods for the materials involved.
  Substitution Settings: If you are trying to set up a substitution for a material, the substitution configuration may not allow for validity periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material