How To Fix P2341 - There are several substitutions on the same day ( & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 341

• Message text: There are several substitutions on the same day ( & )

What causes this issue?

There are several <DS:GLOS.substitution>substitutions</> for the
same day. This scenario is not supported by the standard system.
The only exception is the existence of a substitution and a RWH
substitution (reduced working hours) on the same day.

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?

Decide which of the substitution records is valid and delete all
others.
Correct the setting which determines the reaction when substitution
records collide in the step 'Define system reaction to
overlapping time infotypes' in the Implementation Guide.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2341 - There are several substitutions on the same day ( & ) ?

  The SAP error message P2341 indicates that there are multiple substitutions scheduled for the same day in the system. This typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning, where substitutions are used to replace one material with another due to various reasons such as availability, quality issues, or other operational needs.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that there are multiple substitution entries for the same material on the same date. This can happen due to:
  
  Multiple Substitution Entries: More than one substitution has been defined for the same material on the same day.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the substitution settings or rules.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors leading to duplicate substitutions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the P2341 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Substitution Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code MM02 for material master) and check the substitution entries for the material in question.
  Identify and review all substitutions scheduled for the same date.
  
  
  
  Remove or Adjust Duplicates:
  
  If you find multiple substitutions for the same day, decide which one is valid and remove or adjust the others.
  Ensure that only one substitution is active for that date.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for substitutions in the system. Ensure that the rules allow for only one substitution per day for each material.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entry process to ensure that users are not inadvertently creating duplicate substitutions.
  Implement checks or validations in the data entry process to prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the scenario to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the substitutions work as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) for managing materials and substitutions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing substitutions and understanding the configuration settings.
  User Training: Consider providing training for users involved in material management to minimize data entry errors and improve understanding of substitution processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P2341 error and ensure that your substitution processes run smoothly.