How To Fix VMP_MSG091 - Select at least one BOM alternative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Select at least one BOM alternative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG091 - Select at least one BOM alternative ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG091 ("Select at least one BOM alternative") typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires at least one BOM alternative to be selected for the operation you are trying to perform, but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No BOM Alternative Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any BOM alternative when trying to create or modify a production order, or during other related processes.
  BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be configured correctly, or there may be no valid alternatives available for the material in question.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select BOM alternatives.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a BOM Alternative: When prompted with this error, ensure that you select at least one BOM alternative from the available options. This can usually be done in the