How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_LOG214 - Total number of product substitution orders: &1

/SAPAPO/MSDP_LOG214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_LOG -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Total number of product substitution orders: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_LOG214 - Total number of product substitution orders: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_LOG214 typically relates to issues in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically concerning product substitution orders. The message indicates that there is a total number of product substitution orders that have been processed, which may be higher than expected or may indicate a problem in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Excessive Substitution Orders: The number of product substitution orders may exceed the expected limit due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect configuration of substitution rules.
  High demand variability leading to more substitutions.
  Issues in the master data setup for products.
  
  
  
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters may not be set correctly, leading to an unexpected number of substitutions being generated.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data, such as incorrect product relationships or missing data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Substitution Rules: Check the configuration of product substitution rules in the system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that they