How To Fix /PICM/UI105 - Only 1 alternative at a time can be in the æReady for ApprovalÆ status

/PICM/UI105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Only 1 alternative at a time can be in the æReady for ApprovalÆ status

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/PICM/UI105 - Details

• The SAP error message /PICM/UI105 Only 1 alternative at a time can be in the 'Ready for Approval' status typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where multiple alternatives or versions of a product or document are being managed. This error indicates that the system is enforcing a rule that only one alternative can be in the "Ready for Approval" status at any given time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Business Rule Enforcement: The system is designed to ensure that only one alternative is submitted for approval to avoid confusion and ensure a clear decision-making process.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow settings may be configured to restrict multiple alternatives from being in the same approval status.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have inadvertently set multiple alternatives to the "Ready for Approval" status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Alternatives: Check the alternatives that are currently set to "Ready for Approval." You will need to identify which alternative