How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA140 - Loc. prod. substit. procedure only allowed to contain one chain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Loc. prod. substit. procedure only allowed to contain one chain

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA140 - Loc. prod. substit. procedure only allowed to contain one chain ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA140 indicates that there is an issue with the production substitution procedure in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module of SAP. Specifically, this error occurs when the production substitution procedure is configured to contain more than one chain, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The production substitution procedure is defined with multiple substitution chains, which violates the configuration rules in SAP APO.
  The system expects only one substitution chain to be defined for a given production substitution procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the production substitution procedure is configured correctly. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RBA (or the relevant configuration transaction for production substitution procedures).
  Review the production substitution procedure that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Modify the Procedure:
  
  If you find that there are multiple chains defined, you will need to consolidate them into a single chain.
  Remove any additional chains that are not necessary or combine them into one chain as per your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the production substitution procedure.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the production substitution procedure works as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP APO to understand the configuration of production substitution procedures in detail.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your production substitution procedures are configured correctly.