How To Fix MD_SUBSTN026 - Object type & does not exist

MD_SUBSTN026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD_SUBSTN - Messages for Master Data Substitution

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Object type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You can only use object types that are maintained by SAP.

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_SUBSTN026 - Object type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MD_SUBSTN026 indicates that the system is unable to find a specified object type in the context of a substitution or planning scenario. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when the system is trying to access or manipulate a master data object that does not exist or is not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Object: The object type specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the object name or ID.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the substitution or planning process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system looking for an object that is not defined.
  Data Deletion: The object may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object type, leading