How To Fix MRTRS055 - Unable to determine a free alternative

MRTRS055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRTRS - RMS-MRTRS : Error Messages for Master Recipe Transformation

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Unable to determine a free alternative

What causes this issue?

There is no free nummerical alternative for the 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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MRTRS055 - Details

• The SAP error message MRTRS055, which states "Unable to determine a free alternative," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process or when trying to create a purchase requisition or a production order. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable alternative material or resource that can fulfill the requirements specified in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Alternative Materials: The material master may not have any alternative materials defined. If the system is set to look for alternatives and none are available, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for alternative materials in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being used as an alternative.
  Insufficient Stock: There may be no stock available for the alternative materials that are defined.
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings