How To Fix SO815 - Substitution ended

SO815 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 815

• Message text: Substitution ended

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SO815 - Details

• The SAP error message SO815 ("Substitution ended") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with substitution processes. This message indicates that a substitution process has been completed, but it may also imply that there was an issue or that the substitution did not occur as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Substitution Configuration: The substitution rules may not be correctly configured in the system. This could include incorrect condition records or missing entries in the substitution strategy.
  Material Availability: The material that is supposed to be substituted may not be available in the required quantity or may not meet the criteria for substitution.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the substitution.
  Transaction Errors: There may be issues with the transaction data, such as incorrect sales order details or missing information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVV4 to review the substitution strategy and ensure