How To Fix SO800 - *** Substitute ***

SO800 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 800

• Message text: *** Substitute ***

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO800 - *** Substitute *** ?

  The SAP error message SO800, which is often referred to as "Substitute," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with product substitutions in sales orders or deliveries. This error indicates that a substitute product is required or has been defined for a particular item, but there may be issues with the configuration or availability of that substitute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Substitution Configuration: The substitute product may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries in the substitution settings or incorrect settings in the material master.
  Availability Issues: The substitute product may not be available in the required quantity or may be blocked for some reason (e.g., stock issues, quality issues).
  Sales Order Settings: The sales order may not have the correct settings to allow for substitutions, or the item may not be eligible for substitution based on the defined rules.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues