How To Fix BAPI1080016 - Alternative & does not exist for material assignment to material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BAPI1080 - Message - BAPIS for BOR object BUS1080 (Mat. BOMs)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Alternative & does not exist for material assignment to material &

What causes this issue?

The entered material assignment contains a variant/alternative that
does not exist.

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?

Check the input data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BAPI1080016 - Alternative & does not exist for material assignment to material & ?

  The SAP error message BAPI1080016 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an alternative item to a material in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign an alternative material that does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Alternative Material: The alternative material you are trying to assign does not exist in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative material may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct material group.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the assignment of the alternative material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the alternative material you are trying to assign actually exists in the material master. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material.
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the alternative material is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate material group. Check the settings in the material master and ensure that the alternative item is valid for the material type you are working with.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment. If you suspect authorization issues, consult with your SAP security team.
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant database tables for any inconsistencies. You may need to run consistency checks or data correction programs if discrepancies are found.
  Use BAPI Correctly: If you are using a BAPI to perform the assignment, ensure that you are passing the correct parameters and that the BAPI is being called correctly in your program or interface.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to ensure that you are using it correctly and that all required fields are populated.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.