How To Fix PROD_SUBSTN005 - Substitute cannot be blank

PROD_SUBSTN005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PROD_SUBSTN - Messages for Product Substitution

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Substitute cannot be blank

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PROD_SUBSTN005 - Details

• The SAP error message PROD_SUBSTN005: Substitute cannot be blank typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when a user attempts to create or modify a production order, bill of materials (BOM), or routing that involves a substitute material, but the substitute field is left empty.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Substitute Material: The error indicates that a required field for a substitute material is not filled in. This could happen if the user is trying to define a substitute for a material but has not specified which substitute material to use.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or BOM where substitutes are defined.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the substitute field blank while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the substitute material field is filled in correctly. If you are creating or editing a BOM or routing, make sure to specify a