How To Fix CRM_CFG_SC051 - Product &1 is an alternative product for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CFG_SC - Solution Configurator: Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Product &1 is an alternative product for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CFG_SC051 - Product &1 is an alternative product for &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CFG_SC051 indicates that a product you are trying to use is recognized as an alternative product for another product. This typically occurs in the context of product configuration or sales order processing within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to add or configure a product that is defined as an alternative to another product in the system.
  The system has a configuration that restricts the use of alternative products in certain scenarios, such as when a specific product is already selected or when certain conditions are not met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for both products involved. Ensure that the alternative product is correctly set up in the system.
  Verify if the product you are trying to add is indeed intended to be an alternative and if it is allowed in the current