How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM059 - Alternative Item Group and Co-product Cannot coexist for item &

/PLMI/BO_MBOM059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Alternative Item Group and Co-product Cannot coexist for item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM059 - Alternative Item Group and Co-product Cannot coexist for item & ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM059 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a Bill of Materials (BOM) where an alternative item group and a co-product are not allowed to coexist for a specific item. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and BOM management in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The item in question is configured as both an alternative item and a co-product, which is not permitted in SAP. Alternative items are used to provide options for a BOM, while co-products are items that are produced simultaneously in a manufacturing process.
  BOM Structure: The BOM structure may have been incorrectly set up, leading to this conflict. For example, if an item is defined as an alternative in one BOM and as a co-product in another, it can trigger this error.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the materials involved, such as incorrect settings