How To Fix MSGC_SE_EAM086 - Not Possible to create Alternatives for Product Allowed Component type 3

MSGC_SE_EAM086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_SE_EAM - EAM messages for services

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Not Possible to create Alternatives for Product Allowed Component type 3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM086 - Not Possible to create Alternatives for Product Allowed Component type 3 ?

  The SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM086 indicates that the system is unable to create alternatives for a product due to restrictions related to the allowed component type. Specifically, this error typically arises in the context of SAP's Engineering Change Management (ECM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, where alternative components for a product are being managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Component Type Restrictions: The product you are trying to create alternatives for may have restrictions on the types of components that can be associated with it. For example, if the product is defined to only allow certain types of components (like type 1 or type 2), trying to create an alternative with a type 3 component will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the creation of alternatives for certain product types or categories.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product