How To Fix V6535 - Location substitution procedure & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V6 - Interface to External Transportation Systems

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Location substitution procedure & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The substitution procedure you have specified is not defined.

System Response

The function cannot be carried out with this procedure.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid procedure or define the required procedure with
transaction OVTR (maintain).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V6535 - Location substitution procedure & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message V6535, which states "Location substitution procedure & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics and supply chain management modules, particularly when dealing with location substitution procedures in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The location substitution procedure that is being referenced in the transaction or process is not defined in the system. This could happen if the procedure was never set up or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (such as customer or material master) may reference a location substitution procedure that does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration area for location substitution procedures.
  Ensure that the location substitution procedure in question is defined and active. You can find this under:
  SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Location Substitution -> Define Location Substitution Procedures
  
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Procedure:
  
  If the procedure is missing, you may need to create a new location substitution procedure or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (customer, material, etc.) to ensure that it references a valid location substitution procedure. If it references a non-existent procedure, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing procedure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on location substitution procedures and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE80 (for object navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify configuration settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.