How To Fix SO813 - No substitute selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 813

• Message text: No substitute selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO813 - No substitute selected ?

  The SAP error message SO813 ("No substitute selected") typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, particularly when dealing with product substitutions. This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable substitute for a product that is either out of stock or otherwise unavailable.
  Cause:
  
  No Substitutes Defined: The product in question does not have any substitutes defined in the system.
  Substitution Strategy: The substitution strategy may not be set up correctly, or the conditions for substitution are not met.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents substitution (e.g., blocked for sales).
  Availability Check: The availability check may not have found any valid substitutes due to stock levels or other constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  Define Substitutes: Ensure that substitutes are defined for the material in question. This can be done in the material master record under the "Sales" view or through the transaction code MM02.
  Check Substitution Strategy: Review the substitution strategy settings in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings (SPRO) under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Material Substitution.
  Review Material Status: Check the material status to ensure that it is not blocked for sales or has any restrictions that would prevent substitution.
  Availability Check: Perform an availability check for the original material and its substitutes to ensure that there are valid stock levels.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order) or VA02 (Change Sales Order) to check the sales order details and see if the substitution can be manually selected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information about a product, including its substitutes.
  Substitution Conditions: Conditions for substitution can include customer-specific requirements, sales area, or other criteria that must be met for a substitute to be selected.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the SO813 error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the substitution process.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.