How To Fix V1483 - Only item & is allowed as an alternative item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 483

• Message text: Only item & is allowed as an alternative item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1483 - Only item & is allowed as an alternative item ?

  The SAP error message V1483 ("Only item & is allowed as an alternative item") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when you are trying to assign an alternative item in a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) that is not permitted by the system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Item Configuration: The item you are trying to set as an alternative may not be configured correctly in the system. SAP allows only specific items to be used as alternatives based on the configuration settings.
  Alternative Item Group: The item you are trying to use may not belong to the same alternative item group as the item it is being compared to.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type may have restrictions on which items can be used as alternatives.
  Master Data Settings: The material master data for the items involved may not be set up correctly, particularly in the sales view.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Configuration: Verify the configuration of the items involved. Ensure that the item you are trying to use as an alternative is indeed set up as an alternative item in the system.
  Review Alternative Item Group: Check the alternative item group settings in the material master. Ensure that both items belong to the same group if they are supposed to be alternatives.
  Sales Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the sales document type you are using. Ensure that it allows for alternative items and that the necessary configurations are in place.
  Material Master Data: Check the material master data for both items. Ensure that the sales views are correctly maintained and that the items are active and available for sales.
  Consult Documentation: If you have access to SAP documentation or support, consult it for specific configuration settings related to alternative items.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to reproduce the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the behavior of alternative items.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.