How To Fix WRF_WSUBST056 - No substitution master data found; purchase order &1, item &2

WRF_WSUBST056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WSUBST - Article Substitution: Messages Central Determination Logic

• Message number: 056

• Message text: No substitution master data found; purchase order &1, item &2

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to find any substitution proposals for the
event-controlled substitution of an original material with a follow-up
material (taking account of the indicator
<DS:DE.WRF_SUBST_FA_EC_FORCE_SWITCH>Force Switchover After Switchover
Period</>).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create corresponding substitution master data in the <DS:TRAN.WRFFUART>
Maintain Follow-Up/Replacement Material Relationships</> transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WSUBST056 - No substitution master data found; purchase order &1, item &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WSUBST056 indicates that there is no substitution master data found for a specific purchase order and item. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's handling of substitution processes, which are often used in materials management and procurement scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Substitution Master Data: The primary cause of this error is that the substitution master data for the specified purchase order and item does not exist in the system. This could happen if:
  
  The substitution data has not been created or maintained.
  The data was deleted or not properly configured.
  The item or purchase order does not meet the criteria for substitution.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to substitution in the system, which could prevent the system from finding the relevant master data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect item numbers or purchase order references.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Master Data:
  
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