How To Fix WSUBST014 - Substitution not possible since delivery does not yet exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Substitution not possible since delivery does not yet exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST014 - Substitution not possible since delivery does not yet exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSUBST014: "Substitution not possible since delivery does not yet exist":
  
  Error Message
  WSUBST014
  
  Text: Substitution not possible since delivery does not yet exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform a substitution (usually in the context of batch or material substitutions) that requires an existing delivery document, but the delivery document has not yet been created in the system.
  In SAP, substitutions can be configured to automatically replace certain values (e.g., materials, batches) during document processing. However, some substitutions depend on the existence of a delivery document to determine the correct substitution logic or values.
  If you attempt to trigger such a substitution before the delivery document is created (for example, during sales order processing or before the delivery is saved), the system cannot find the delivery and thus raises this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During batch or material substitution in sales order or delivery processing.
  When substitution rules are set up to work only if a delivery document exists.
  When custom substitution logic or user-exits/BAdIs expect a delivery number but it is not yet available.
  During processing steps before the delivery creation (e.g., sales order creation or before delivery save).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the substitution rule configuration:
  
  Go to transaction GGB0 (Substitution: Initial Screen).
  Verify the substitution rules and their prerequisites.
  Ensure that the substitution is not set to trigger before the delivery document exists, or adjust the timing of the substitution.
  
  
  
  Adjust the process flow:
  
  Make sure that the substitution logic is executed only after the delivery document is created.
  For example, if substitution is triggered during sales order creation, but it requires delivery data, modify the substitution to run during delivery creation or change the logic to not depend on delivery.
  
  
  
  Review custom code or user-exits:
  
  If custom enhancements (user-exits, BADIs) are involved in substitution, check if they assume the delivery document exists.
  Add checks in the code to handle cases when the delivery is not yet created to avoid this error.
  
  
  
  Check document flow:
  
  Confirm that the delivery document is created properly and exists in the system.
  If the delivery is missing or not yet created, create it first before triggering substitution.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes SAP provides notes or patches related to substitution errors. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  GGB0 - Substitution maintenance
  VL01N / VL02N - Create/change delivery
  VA01 / VA02 - Create/change sales order
  
  
  
  Substitution in SAP:
  
  Substitution is a functionality that allows automatic replacement of field values during document processing based on predefined rules.
  It can be configured for various application areas like sales documents, deliveries, billing, etc.
  
  
  
  User-exits/BAdIs related to substitution:
  
  USEREXIT_FIELD_SUBSTITUTION in MV45AFZZ (sales order)
  BAdI SD_SALES_DOCUMENT_SUBST for sales document substitution
  Check if these enhancements are involved and if they require delivery data.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Substitution rule requires an existing delivery document, but delivery does not exist yet.
  
  
  Effect
  System throws error WSUBST014 and stops substitution processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust substitution timing or logic to ensure delivery exists before substitution runs.
  
  
  Check
  Substitution configuration, process flow, custom code, and document existence.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where error occurs, substitution configuration), I can help with more specific guidance.