How To Fix PROD_SUBSTN032 - Record does not exist

PROD_SUBSTN032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PROD_SUBSTN - Messages for Product Substitution

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Record does not exist

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PROD_SUBSTN032 - Details

• The SAP error message PROD_SUBSTN032: Record does not exist typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders, material substitution, or similar processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific record that it expects to exist in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The record that the system is trying to access may not exist in the database. This could be due to data not being created or deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for material substitution or production orders may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the required records.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between master data records (e.g., materials, BOMs, routing).
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters or selection criteria used in the transaction may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a non-existent