How To Fix X4241 - Orders with multiple substitution are not transferred to SAP ECC

X4241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: X4 - APO Core Interface: Interfaces for Manufacturing Orders

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Orders with multiple substitution are not transferred to SAP ECC

What causes this issue?

A multiple substitution exists for the interchangeable component with
the item number &V2& in order &V1&. Along with the original item, the
order also contains at least two substitute items. You cannot transfer
orders with a multiple substitution to SAP ECC.

System Response

The system terminates the transfer and processing of the order in SAP
ECC and generates a faulty queue entry.

How to fix this error?

In SAP APO reduce the supersession chain to the current component and
its successor.
Explode order &V1& with the current source of supply again in the order
processing view of interactive production planning in SAP APO. After the
explosion, the order contains only the original component from the
source of supply.
To update the secondary requirements of the order and add the substitute
components from the supersession chain to the order, perform an ATP
check for the order in interactive production planning, for example.
If the message does not include the order number, check the order with
the availability date &V3& for product and location &V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Delete the queue with the faulty queue entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

X4241 - Details

• The SAP error message X4241, which states "Orders with multiple substitution are not transferred to SAP ECC," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar systems when there are issues with the transfer of orders that involve multiple substitutions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Substitutions: The error arises when an order has multiple substitution items defined. In SAP, substitutions are used to replace one material with another, and if there are multiple substitutions for a single order, it can create ambiguity in how the order should be processed or transferred to the SAP ECC (ERP Central Component).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO or ECC system that do not allow for the transfer of orders with multiple substitutions.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity of the orders, such as missing or incorrect information related to the substitutions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Substitution Settings: Check the substitution