How To Fix CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON062 - Alternative item group &1 requires only one preferred flag

CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON - Compliance Data Messages - Common

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Alternative item group &1 requires only one preferred flag

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CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON062 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON062 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of alternative item groups in the system. Specifically, it states that the alternative item group identified by &1 requires only one preferred flag to be set, but it seems that multiple preferred flags have been assigned.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of managing alternative items in SAP, particularly in the areas of material management or product data management. The root causes can include:
  
  Multiple Preferred Flags: More than one item in the alternative item group has been marked as preferred, which violates the system's requirement that only one item can be designated as preferred.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of alternative item groups.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not align with the business rules regarding alternative items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Alternative Item Group: Use the