How To Fix MD_SUBSTN047 - Unable to determine the source based on rules

MD_SUBSTN047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD_SUBSTN - Messages for Master Data Substitution

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Unable to determine the source based on rules

What causes this issue?

Rules 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD_SUBSTN047 - Unable to determine the source based on rules ?

  The SAP error message MD_SUBSTN047 ("Unable to determine the source based on rules") typically occurs in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) or when working with substitution or sourcing rules in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid source for a material based on the defined rules.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Source Determination Rules: The rules that define how the system should determine the source of supply for a material may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, including missing information in the relevant views (e.g., purchasing, MRP).
  Inconsistent or Incomplete Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the related master data, such as vendor information or purchasing info records.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location may not be correctly assigned or may not have valid sources defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: The