How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS379 - Product &1 is substituted by product &2

/SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS379 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Product &1 is substituted by product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS379 - Product &1 is substituted by product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS379 indicates that during the deployment process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), a product (identified as &1) is being substituted by another product (identified as &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where there are product substitutions defined in the system, which can be due to various reasons such as stock shortages, product discontinuation, or specific business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Substitution Configuration: The system is configured to substitute one product for another based on certain criteria (e.g., availability, compatibility).
  Stock Shortages: The primary product (&1) may not have sufficient stock available to meet the demand, prompting the system to substitute it with an alternative product (&2).
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or settings in the APO system that dictate when and how substitutions should occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Substitution Settings: Check the configuration for product substitutions in the APO system. Ensure that the substitution rules are set up