How To Fix SE038 - Alternative line in item &1 &2 is not supported in external system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Alternative line in item &1 &2 is not supported in external system

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526C11BAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>service specifications</>
for item &V2& of purchase order &V1& contain an <DS:DE.ALTERNAT>
alternative line</>. However,
<DS:GLOS.C86595AD5705D311B1D20004AC56B168>service lines</> of this type
are not supported in the external system.

System Response

The system does not allow you to save the purchase order.

How to fix this error?

Delete the line from the service specifications or change the line type
to <DS:DE.NOALTER>"No Alternatives"</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

In the standard system, this message is issued as an error message. You
can change the <DS:GLOS.9760216AA08EBF45B01FB8CD4DA53452>message type</>
of the message in the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMYB>
Implementation Guide</>, if you want to allow the document to be saved
despite the unsupported line type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE038 - Alternative line in item &1 &2 is not supported in external system ?

  The SAP error message SE038, which states "Alternative line in item &1 &2 is not supported in external system," typically occurs in the context of integration between SAP and external systems, such as when using IDocs or other data exchange methods. This error indicates that the system is trying to process an alternative line item that is not recognized or supported by the external system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Alternative Item Configuration: The item in question is configured as an alternative item in SAP, which may not be supported by the external system you are interfacing with.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch in the data mapping between SAP and the external system, leading to the external system not recognizing the alternative line item.
  Integration Settings: The integration settings or configurations may not be set up to handle alternative items properly.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the external system may not support the features or data