M7534 - Alternative & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Alternative & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the entered or automatically determined
alternative for the material BOM or equipment BOM.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you entered an alternative, cancel your entry and have the system
determine an alternative.
If the system fails to determine an alternative, contact your system
administrator.

Course of action for the system administrator
For the application ID entered, check the following functions for
determination of alternatives in the Customizing system of the
production master data.
Application-specific criteria -> <DS:TRAN.OS30>Proceed</>
Priorities of BOM usage -> <DS:TRAN.OS31>Proceed</>
Material-specific selection of alternative -> <DS:TRAN.OS32>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7534 - Alternative & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M7534 "Alternative & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with alternative materials or BOM (Bill of Materials) items. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified alternative material or BOM item that you are trying to reference.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Alternative Material: The alternative material you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are entering may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or BOM settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the alternative material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the alternative.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the alternative material exists in the material master. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material and check its details.
  Define Alternative Material: If the alternative material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or update the existing material using MM02 (Change Material).
  Verify BOM Settings: If the error occurs in the context of a BOM, check the BOM settings to ensure that the alternative items are correctly defined and assigned.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the alternative material. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master and BOM data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.