How To Fix SE619 - Alternative line cannot be entered

SE619 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 619

• Message text: Alternative line cannot be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE619 - Alternative line cannot be entered ?

  The SAP error message SE619, which states "Alternative line cannot be entered," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a document in SAP, such as a sales order or a purchase order, where alternative items or lines are being managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Item Category Restrictions: The item category of the line item you are trying to enter may not allow for alternative items. Certain item categories are configured in such a way that they do not support alternative lines.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not permit the entry of alternative lines for the specific document type you are working with.
  
  
  Document Type Limitations: The document type you are using may have restrictions on alternative items, which can be defined in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The alternative item you are trying to enter may not be properly defined