How To Fix FRMLDLG241 - Select an alternative item

FRMLDLG241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Select an alternative item

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FRMLDLG241 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG241, which states "Select an alternative item," typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when a user is trying to select an item that is not available or not valid for the current transaction. This error is often related to the use of alternative items in a bill of materials (BOM) or when trying to fulfill a requirement with a specific material.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Available: The primary cause is that the material you are trying to select is not available in the system or is not valid for the current transaction.
  Alternative Item Configuration: The alternative item may not be properly configured in the system, or the system may not recognize it as a valid alternative for the selected item.
  BOM Settings: If you are working with a BOM, the alternative item may not be included in the BOM for the specific configuration or variant