How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS724 - VCL Demand Horizon: Substitution rec considered (product &1 location &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 724

• Message text: VCL Demand Horizon: Substitution rec considered (product &1 location &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS724 - VCL Demand Horizon: Substitution rec considered (product &1 location &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS724 indicates that during the demand planning or deployment process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), a substitution requirement has been considered for a specific product at a specific location. This typically occurs when the system identifies that the demand for a product cannot be met with the available supply, and it is looking for alternative products that can be substituted.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Supply: The primary cause of this error is that the demand for the specified product exceeds the available supply at the given location.
  Substitution Configuration: The system may have been configured to allow substitutions, and it is attempting to find an alternative product to fulfill the demand.
  Demand Horizon Settings: The demand horizon settings may not align with the available supply or the substitution rules defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supply Levels: Review the supply levels for the product at the specified location. Ensure that there is enough stock to meet the demand.
  Review Substitution Settings: Check the substitution settings in the system. Ensure that the correct substitution products are defined and that they are available in sufficient quantities.
  Adjust Demand Planning: If the demand forecast is too high, consider adjusting the demand planning to align with realistic supply capabilities.
  Modify Demand Horizon: If necessary, adjust the demand horizon settings to ensure that they are appropriate for the current supply situation.
  Run Planning Runs: After making adjustments, run the planning runs again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Substitution Products: Ensure that the substitution products are properly defined in the system. This includes checking the master data for the products involved.
  Planning Books and Data Views: Review the planning books and data views to ensure that the data being used for planning is accurate and up to date.
  APO Configuration: Check the APO configuration settings related to demand planning and substitution to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Documentation and Support: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on handling substitution scenarios and error messages. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.