How To Fix V1487 - The item is already the basic item for alternative item &

V1487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 487

• Message text: The item is already the basic item for alternative item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1487 - The item is already the basic item for alternative item & ?

  The SAP error message V1487 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of alternative items in the system. Specifically, it means that the item you are trying to set as an alternative item is already designated as the basic item for another alternative item. This can occur in scenarios where you are trying to create or modify alternative item relationships in the material master or sales order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Configuration: The item you are trying to assign as an alternative is already set as the basic item for another alternative item.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules to prevent circular references or conflicts in the alternative item setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Alternative Item Relationships:
  
  Go to the material master record of the item in question and check the alternative item settings.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and navigate to the