How To Fix WSUBST007 - Function for follow-up/replacement article is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Function for follow-up/replacement article is not activated

What causes this issue?

Substitution processing is not active in your system.

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?

In the IMG activity, <DS:TRAN.S_PR0_40000103>Activate/Process
Substitution Processing</>, you can activate substitution processing and
define additional basic settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST007 - Function for follow-up/replacement article is not activated ?

  The SAP error message:
  WSUBST007: Function for follow-up/replacement article is not activated
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use or assign a follow-up or replacement article in the system, but the functionality for handling follow-up or replacement articles has not been activated or configured in your SAP system. Essentially, the system is indicating that the feature or business function that supports follow-up or replacement articles is not enabled.
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, follow-up or replacement articles are used to manage product lifecycle scenarios such as product discontinuation, replacement, or substitution. To use this functionality, certain settings or business functions must be activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the relevant business function:
  
  Use transaction SFW5 (Switch Framework) to check if the business function related to follow-up or replacement articles is activated.
  Look for business functions related to "Follow-up articles," "Replacement articles," or product substitution.
  Activate the required business function if it is not active. Note that activating business functions may require system downtime and should be done carefully, preferably in coordination with your SAP Basis and functional teams.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Define Follow-up/Replacement Articles.
  Ensure that the settings for follow-up or replacement articles are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master records are correctly maintained for follow-up or replacement articles.
  Ensure that the relevant fields for follow-up or replacement articles are filled correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use or assign follow-up/replacement articles.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  The error message WSUBST007 is typically encountered in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) modules when dealing with product substitution or replacement scenarios.
  Activating business functions in SFW5 can impact other processes; always test in a development or sandbox system before moving to production.
  Follow-up or replacement articles are often used in scenarios such as product discontinuation, where a customer order for a discontinued product is automatically replaced with a new product.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Functionality for follow-up/replacement articles is not activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  Activate the relevant business function in SFW5; check customizing and material master.
  
  
  Transaction
  SFW5 (Business Function Activation), SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  Module
  SD, MM
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process where the error occurs, and the SAP system version you are using.