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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SD_MATDET_MSG - Message class for Material Determination maintenance
Message number: 007
Message text: Material substitution is required.
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SD_MATDET_MSG007
- Material substitution is required. ?The SAP error message SD_MATDET_MSG007 indicates that material substitution is required in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This typically occurs when a specific material that a customer is trying to order is not available, and the system has been configured to suggest an alternative material.
Cause:
- Material Unavailability: The primary cause of this error is that the requested material is out of stock or not available for the requested delivery date.
- Material Substitution Configuration: The system is set up to allow for material substitution, and the requested material has a defined substitute material in the system.
- Sales Order Configuration: The sales order may have specific conditions or settings that trigger the need for substitution, such as customer-specific agreements or product hierarchies.
Solution:
- Check Material Availability: Verify the availability of the requested material in the system. You can do this by checking the stock levels in the relevant plant or storage location.
- Review Substitution Settings: If the material is unavailable, check the material master data for the requested material to see if a substitute material is defined. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and looking under the "Sales" or "Basic Data" views.
- Confirm Substitute Material: If a substitute material is available, ensure that it meets the customer's requirements and is acceptable for the order. You may need to communicate with the customer regarding the substitution.
- Adjust Sales Order: If necessary, adjust the sales order to include the substitute material instead of the original material.
- Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
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By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the sales order can be processed successfully.
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