How To Fix MD_SUBSTN044 - Exclusion already exists

MD_SUBSTN044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD_SUBSTN - Messages for Master Data Substitution

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Exclusion already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD_SUBSTN044 - Exclusion already exists ?

  The SAP error message MD_SUBSTN044: Exclusion already exists typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when you are trying to create or modify a substitution or exclusion for a material in the system. This error indicates that there is already an existing exclusion for the specified material, which prevents you from adding a new one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Exclusion: The most common cause of this error is that the exclusion you are trying to create already exists in the system for the same material.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data you are entering, such as the material number or the exclusion criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration settings in the MRP module that are causing conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Exclusions: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MD61, MD62) to view existing exclusions for the material in question. 
  Verify if the exclusion you are trying to