How To Fix FRMLDLG209 - Select a standard item or an alternative item

FRMLDLG209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Select a standard item or an alternative item

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FRMLDLG209 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG209, which states "Select a standard item or an alternative item," typically occurs in the context of material management or sales order processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select a standard item or an alternative item for a particular transaction, but none has been selected or available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard or Alternative Item: The item you are trying to process is not defined as a standard item or does not have an alternative item available in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or item category may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to select a standard or alternative item.
  Item Status: The item may be inactive or not available for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting an item or may have selected an item that