How To Fix VMP_MSG119 - BOM for material &1 created with alternative &2 in plant &3

VMP_MSG119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 119

• Message text: BOM for material &1 created with alternative &2 in plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG119 - BOM for material &1 created with alternative &2 in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG119 indicates that there is an issue related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material in a particular plant. The message typically states that the BOM for the material has been created with an alternative BOM, which may not be valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Alternative BOM Usage: The error suggests that the system is trying to access a BOM that is marked as an alternative BOM, which may not be set up correctly or may not be valid for the current operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BOM settings or the alternative BOM may not be properly defined for the material in the specified plant.
  Missing Validity Dates: The alternative BOM may not be valid for the date of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The BOM may not be available for the specified plant,