How To Fix MD_SUBSTN048 - Sets do not have the same validities

MD_SUBSTN048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD_SUBSTN - Messages for Master Data Substitution

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Sets do not have the same validities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD_SUBSTN048 - Sets do not have the same validities ?

  The SAP error message MD_SUBSTN048 indicates that there is a mismatch in the validity periods of the sets being used in a substitution or planning scenario. This typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when working with master data in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use two or more sets (for example, in a substitution strategy) that do not have overlapping validity periods. Each set has a defined validity period, and if these periods do not align, SAP cannot process the substitution or planning request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD_SUBSTN048 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code MD61 for planning or MD62 for changing planning) and check the validity periods of the sets involved.
  Ensure that the validity periods of the sets you are trying to use overlap. If they do not, you will need to adjust the