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

WSUBST007 - Overview

• 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