How To Fix OE016 - Material & cannot substitute material &

OE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Material & cannot substitute material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE016 - Material & cannot substitute material & ?

  The SAP error message OE016, which states "Material & cannot substitute material &," typically occurs in the context of material substitution in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid substitute for the specified material in the context of a sales order, production order, or other related processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Substitution Data: The material that is being referenced does not have a defined substitute in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The substitution settings may not be properly configured in the material master or in the relevant substitution rules.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being used as a substitute.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the substitute material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Substitution Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction