How To Fix V2167 - Material &1 has been replaced by material &2

V2167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Material &1 has been replaced by material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2167 - Material &1 has been replaced by material &2 ?

  The SAP error message V2167 indicates that a material (identified as &1) has been replaced by another material (identified as &2). This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Replacement: The primary cause of this error is that the material you are trying to use (material &1) has been marked as replaced in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The original material is obsolete or no longer produced.
  A new version of the product has been introduced, and the old material is being phased out.
  Business decisions to consolidate product lines or improve inventory management.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The replacement may be configured in the material master data, where the old material is linked to the new material as a replacement.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Replacement Material: The simplest solution is to use the replacement material (material &2) in