How To Fix R1874 - Only the additional information can be changed in a substitute node

R1874 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Only the additional information can be changed in a substitute node

What causes this issue?

Only the additional information can be changed in a substitute node.

System Response

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?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1874 - Only the additional information can be changed in a substitute node ?

  The SAP error message R1874, "Only the additional information can be changed in a substitute node," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when working with Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing data. This error indicates that you are trying to make changes to a substitute node that are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to modify certain attributes of a substitute node in a BOM or routing that are restricted. In SAP, substitute nodes are used to define alternative components or operations that can be used in place of the primary ones. The system enforces rules to maintain data integrity, and as such, only specific fields (usually those marked as "additional information") can be modified for these nodes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Fields: Check which fields you are trying to change in the substitute node. Only certain fields can be modified,