How To Fix 5W088 - Alternative methods will be deleted

5W088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Alternative methods will be deleted

What causes this issue?

Alternative methods have been defined for the standard task. If the
default method is changed, the alternative methods are deleted because
the compatibility of method parameters cannot be ensured any longer.

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?

After you have changed the default method, maintain the alternative
methods again, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W088 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W088, which states "Alternative methods will be deleted," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when there are alternative methods defined for a production process or a material, and the system is indicating that these alternatives will be removed or are no longer valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the production process or material master data can lead to the deletion of alternative methods.
  Master Data Issues: If the master data for the material or production process is incomplete or incorrect, it may trigger this error.
  System Updates: Updates or changes in the SAP system or its modules may affect how alternative methods are handled.
  Dependency on Other Objects: If the alternative methods are dependent on other objects that have been deleted or modified, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the production process or material to ensure that