How To Fix VMP_MSG335 - Cannot assign manufacturing substitute

VMP_MSG335 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 335

• Message text: Cannot assign manufacturing substitute

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system cannot assign manufacturing substitute for the following
reasons:
If the selected BOM item is not created from source BOM.
If the selected BOM item is an assembly.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG335 - Cannot assign manufacturing substitute ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG335 Cannot assign manufacturing substitute
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system is unable to assign a manufacturing substitute for a component in a production order or process order. Manufacturing substitutes are alternative components that can be used in place of the original component during production.
  Common causes include:
  
  The substitute material is not maintained or defined correctly in the system.
  The substitute is not valid for the specific plant or production version.
  The substitute is not active or has been flagged as deleted.
  The substitute does not meet the requirements for the production order (e.g., wrong material type, status, or availability).
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the manufacturing substitute setup (e.g., in the BOM or production version).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, perform the following checks and actions:
  
  
  Check Manufacturing Substitute Setup:
  
  Verify that the manufacturing substitute is correctly maintained in the BOM or production version.
  Use transaction CS03 (Display BOM) or C223 (Maintain Production Version) to check if the