How To Fix CH025 - The alternative cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The alternative cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CH025 - The alternative cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message CH025, which states "The alternative cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with alternative BOMs (Bill of Materials) or routing in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Locked Data: The alternative BOM or routing you are trying to change may be locked by another user or process.
  Status of the Alternative: The alternative you are trying to modify may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be marked as "active" or "in use").
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like production orders) that prevent changes to the alternative.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the alternative BOM or routing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CH025 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check if the alternative BOM or routing is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has the lock.
  
  
  Review Status: Ensure that the alternative BOM or routing is in a status that allows changes. If it is active, you may need to deactivate it first before making changes.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any production orders or other objects that are linked to the alternative. If so, you may need to complete or delete those orders before making changes.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to change the alternative. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to ensure you have the right permissions.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Depending on what you are trying to change, you may need to use specific transaction codes:
  
  For BOM: Use transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM) to check the details.
  For Routing: Use transaction code CA02 (Change Routing) or CA03 (Display Routing).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for BOM and routing management.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CH025 error and implement a solution to resolve it.