Prerequisite
The substitution reason directs how the system performs product selection. With this reason, you can specify, for example:
Procedure
To create a substitution reason, perform the Customizing activity Basic Functions ® Material Determination ® Define substitution reasons (transaction OVRQ):
Enter substitution reason key and a description.
Do not mark these indicators, or you will not be able to perform automatic product selection based on ATP.
Substitution Outcome Reason Codes
|
Outcome | |
A |
B | |
Create as sub-items |
Yes |
Yes |
New product selection in delivery |
Yes |
No |
You must choose either A or B. Do not leave this field blank.
Integration
One of the most important decisions that you have to make about the product selection process is whether or not substitutions determined in the order are to be redetermined in the delivery.
OUTCOME A
When you assign outcome A to a substitution reason, note the following special processing features and constraints:
OUTCOME B
When you assign outcome B to a substitution reason, note the following special processing features and constraints:
In this example, product selection is performed in the order.
If you select outcome A, the system carries out a new product selection in the delivery. At the time the delivery is created, there is more inventory available for the first alternative material, cold tablets with coupon. In this case, the system ignores the second alternative and confirms the entire requested quantity of the first alternative.
If you select outcome B, the product selection from the order is copied directly to the delivery. There is no new availability check.
Substitution Outcome Scenario