How To Fix V1809 - Manual product selection not possible. Material &1 was replaced with &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Manual product selection not possible. Material &1 was replaced with &2

What causes this issue?

Due to background processing, the system could not display the
selection dialog box for selecting the product manually.

System Response

The system automatically selects the first alternative material.

How to fix this error?

The information messages can be collected in background processing. The
recorded data can be changed manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1809 - Manual product selection not possible. Material &1 was replaced with &2 ?

  The SAP error message V1809, which states "Manual product selection not possible. Material &1 was replaced with &2," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when a user attempts to manually select a product that has been replaced by another product in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as product discontinuation, product substitution, or changes in product availability.
  Cause:
  
  Product Replacement: The material you are trying to select (&1) has been replaced by another material (&2) in the system. This is often due to business decisions to phase out older products in favor of newer ones.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to automatically replace certain materials based on predefined rules or settings in the material master or sales order configuration.
  Sales Order Processing: The error can occur during the sales order creation or modification process when the system detects that the selected material is no longer valid for manual selection.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Replacement Material: Instead of trying to select the original material (&1), you should use the replacement material (&2) as indicated in the error message. This is the most straightforward solution.
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for both the original and replacement materials to understand the reasons for the replacement. Ensure that the replacement material is set up correctly and is available for sales.
  Review Substitution Settings: If you have access, check the substitution settings in the SAP system. This can be done in the material master or through the transaction codes related to product substitution (e.g., OVK1 for substitution settings).
  Consult with Business Users: If you are unsure why the replacement is occurring, consult with business users or the product management team to understand the rationale behind the product replacement.
  System Configuration: If you believe the replacement is incorrect or needs to be adjusted, you may need to work with your SAP configuration team to modify the settings related to product substitution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VA01 (Create Sales Order), or OVK1 (Maintain Substitution) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Check SAP documentation or help files related to product substitution and material management for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your sales order processing.