How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA095 - Location products in a substitution row CANNOT be the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Location products in a substitution row CANNOT be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA095 - Location products in a substitution row CANNOT be the same ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA095 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of substitution products in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when a location product is being substituted for itself in a substitution row, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a substitution rule in which the source and target products (or location products) are the same. This is logically incorrect because a product cannot substitute itself in the context of planning and supply chain management.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Substitution Rules: Check the substitution rules you have defined in the system. Look for any entries where the source product and the target product (or location product) are identical.
  
  
  Modify the Substitution Entry: If you find a substitution entry where the source and target are the same, you need to either:
  
  Remove that entry entirely.
  Change the target product to a different product that can serve as a valid substitute.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes: After making the necessary changes, validate the substitution rules to ensure that there are no other entries that might cause similar issues.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: Once the changes are made, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the substitution logic works as intended.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Substitution Logic: In SAP APO, substitution is used to manage situations where a product is unavailable, allowing for alternative products to be used in its place. Proper configuration of substitution rules is crucial for effective supply chain planning.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SUBST to manage substitution rules in APO.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidelines on setting up and managing substitution products in APO.
  
  
  Support: If you continue to experience issues or if the problem is more complex, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your substitution rules are correctly configured.