How To Fix /PLMB/BA_GSS009 - No corresponding vertex found for new alternative

/PLMB/BA_GSS009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_GSS -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No corresponding vertex found for new alternative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS009 - No corresponding vertex found for new alternative ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS009 No corresponding vertex found for new alternative typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when dealing with alternative items or variants in a Bill of Materials (BOM) or similar structures. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding vertex (a point in a graph or a node in a structure) for the new alternative you are trying to create or modify.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The alternative item you are trying to create may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the alternatives or variants, such as missing links or references.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the materials or components involved may not be set up correctly.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of the SAP system you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that