How To Fix 29135 - Alternative & not found

29135 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Alternative & not found

What causes this issue?

You have entered alternative &V1& in order to select it with the cursor
for further processing.
However, this alternative does not exist.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29135 - Alternative & not found ?

  The SAP error message "29135 Alternative & not found" typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when the system is unable to find a specified alternative item or component in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a production order, when trying to assign a component to a bill of materials (BOM), or when executing a transaction that requires an alternative item.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Alternative Item: The specified alternative item does not exist in the system or has not been defined in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, BOM).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for alternatives may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the alternative.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the main item and its alternatives.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or