How To Fix CKBA059 - No alternative selected

CKBA059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBA - Message Pool for Development Class CKBA

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No alternative selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBA059 - No alternative selected ?

  The SAP error message CKBA059 "No alternative selected" typically occurs in the context of product costing or material master data when the system expects an alternative item or BOM (Bill of Materials) to be selected, but none has been specified. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or changing a cost estimate, or when trying to perform a valuation of a material.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Alternative BOM or Routing Defined: The system may not have any alternative BOMs or routings defined for the material in question.
  Selection Criteria Not Met: The selection criteria for alternatives may not be met, leading to the system not being able to find a valid alternative.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or BOM settings that prevent alternatives from being recognized.
  User Input Error: The user may not have selected an alternative when prompted, or the selection may have been inadvertently skipped.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM