How To Fix CKBA165 - Material & & is configurable - procurement alternative cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Material & & is configurable - procurement alternative cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBA165 - Material & & is configurable - procurement alternative cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message CKBA165 indicates that there is an issue with creating a procurement alternative for a configurable material. This error typically arises in the context of materials that are defined as configurable in the SAP system, meaning that they can have various characteristics and options that affect their final form.
  Cause:
  
  Configurable Material: The material in question is defined as configurable, which means it has characteristics that can be selected during the procurement process.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration settings or data to create a procurement alternative for the configurable material.
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect settings related to the configuration profile or procurement type.
  Incompatible Settings: The procurement settings for the material may not be compatible with its configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the configuration profile is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics and values are defined in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the characteristics and their possible values are defined properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Procurement Settings:
  
  Check the procurement settings for the material in the material master (e.g., purchasing view) to ensure they are appropriate for a configurable material.
  Ensure that the procurement type (e.g., in-house production, external procurement) is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependencies defined for the configurable material, ensure that they are correctly set up and do not conflict with the procurement settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to configurable materials and procurement alternatives for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to create the procurement alternative again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), CU50 (Configure Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Configuration Management: Familiarize yourself with the configuration management in SAP, especially how configurable materials are set up and managed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and configuration.