How To Fix PPECHK324 - &1 &2 has no alternative lines

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECHK - iPPE Consistency Check

• Message number: 324

• Message text: &1 &2 has no alternative lines

What causes this issue?

No alternative lines exist for &V1& &V2&.

System Response

The explosion does not support any alternative line groups without any
alternative lines.

How to fix this error?

Either maintain alternative lines for &V1& &V2& or remove the
alternative line groups from the used line structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECHK324 - &1 &2 has no alternative lines ?

  The SAP error message PPECHK324 indicates that there are no alternative lines available for a specific component or item in the context of production planning or process order management. This typically occurs in scenarios where alternative components or materials are defined in the system, but none are available for selection based on the current configuration or conditions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Alternative Lines: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find any alternative lines for the specified item. This could be due to:
  
  No alternative materials defined in the Bill of Materials (BOM).
  The alternatives defined are not valid for the current production order or planning scenario.
  The alternatives may have been deactivated or removed from the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the material master or BOM that prevent the system from recognizing available alternatives.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect settings in the material master or BOM that lead to the absence of alternative lines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM and Material Master:
  
  Verify the BOM for the item in question to ensure that alternative components are defined correctly.
  Check the material master data to confirm that the alternatives are active and valid for the relevant plant and production scenario.
  
  
  
  Review Alternative Items:
  
  Ensure that the alternative items are correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the alternative item group and ensuring that the alternatives are valid for the production order.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the material master or BOM to ensure that alternatives are recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling alternative lines in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or MM03 (Display Material) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to PPECHK324 for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.