How To Fix 5W096 - Alternative method &1 is incompatible with default method &2

5W096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Alternative method &1 is incompatible with default method &2

What causes this issue?

The alternative method you have chosen is incompatible with the default
method because, for example, one is synchronous, the other
asynchronous.

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?

Choose a compatible alternative method.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W096 - Alternative method &1 is incompatible with default method &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5W096 indicates that there is a conflict between the alternative method specified for a particular process and the default method that is set in the system. This error typically arises in the context of production planning, costing, or material management where alternative methods are used for operations or processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An alternative method is being assigned to a process or operation that is not compatible with the default method.
  The settings for the alternative method do not match the requirements or configurations of the default method.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the methods in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Method Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of both the alternative method and the default method. Ensure that they are compatible in terms of parameters, settings, and requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Alternative Method:
  
  If the alternative method is not supposed to be used, consider removing it