How To Fix U9143 - Material &1 plant &2 prod. vers &3: Alt. component &4 has usage prob. = 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U9 - Message Class for Output in Application Log

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Material &1 plant &2 prod. vers &3: Alt. component &4 has usage prob. = 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U9143 - Material &1 plant &2 prod. vers &3: Alt. component &4 has usage prob. = 0 ?

  The SAP error message U9143 indicates that there is an issue with an alternative component in a bill of materials (BOM) for a specific material, plant, and production version. The message states that the alternative component has a usage probability of 0, which means that the system does not consider this component as usable for the production process.
  Cause:
  
  Usage Probability: The alternative component has been set with a usage probability of 0, which indicates that it is not available for selection in the production process.
  BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be configured correctly, or the alternative component may not be valid for the specified production version or plant.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the material, plant, or alternative component, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Alternative Component Settings:
  
  Go to the BOM for the material in question and check the settings for the alternative component. Ensure that the usage probability is set to a value greater than 0.
  If necessary, adjust the usage probability in the BOM configuration.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly configured for the specified production version and plant. Check if the alternative component is valid for the production version being used.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Verify the master data for the material, plant, and alternative component. Ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into BOM configuration and alternative components.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the production order or process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM (Bill of Materials): A structured list of components that are required to produce a product.
  Alternative Components: Components that can be used in place of the primary component in a BOM, often used for flexibility in production.
  Usage Probability: A percentage that indicates how likely a component is to be used in production. A value of 0 means it is not considered for use.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.