How To Fix PPEFLO118 - &1 &2 already has alternatives

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFLO - Messages for iPPE Application Object FLO

• Message number: 118

• Message text: &1 &2 already has alternatives

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a hierarchy relationship starting from a node,
for which you have already created alternatives. This is not allowed.
You can create hierarchy relationships only for nodes that do not have
any alternatives. If you have already created alternatives for a node,
you can create hierarchy relationships that start from these
alternatives, but not that start from the node.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFLO118 - &1 &2 already has alternatives ?

  The SAP error message PPEFLO118 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative items in the production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) process. Specifically, it means that the item you are trying to assign already has alternatives defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Alternatives: The item you are trying to work with already has alternative items assigned to it in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an attempt to create or assign an alternative that conflicts with existing data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for alternatives in the material master or production planning may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Alternatives: 
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question and check the "Alternative Items" section to see what alternatives are already defined.
  You can do this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and navigating to the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Modify Alternatives:
  
  If you need to add a new alternative, you may need to remove or modify the existing alternatives first. This can be done using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the alternatives you want to add do not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to alternative items in the system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the material master or production planning configuration.
  Ensure that the settings allow for the addition of new alternatives as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing alternative items in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and possibly MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data, as restrictions could also lead to errors when trying to modify alternatives.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.