How To Fix BOM_S4011 - No alternative found.

BOM_S4011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM_S4 - BOM messages for S/4 HANA Fiori Apps

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No alternative found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM_S4011 - No alternative found. ?

  The SAP error message BOM_S4011 "No alternative found" typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing. This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable alternative BOM for the specified material or configuration. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Alternative BOM: The specified material does not have any alternative BOMs defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not match any of the available alternatives.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the BOM data or configuration settings that prevent the system from finding an alternative.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the alternative BOMs.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for the use of alternative BOMs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (e.g., CS03) and check if alternative BOMs are defined for