How To Fix 06808 - Automatic conversion of requisition not possible due to BOM explosion

06808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Automatic conversion of requisition not possible due to BOM explosion

What causes this issue?

The purchasing info record contains the production version &V1&,
whereas the requisition contains the version &V2&. You must decide
whether the components are to be adopted from the requisition or
whether the BOM for the production version in the purchasing info record
is to be re-exploded.

System Response

Automatic conversion of the requisition is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Convert the requisition into a PO manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06808 - Automatic conversion of requisition not possible due to BOM explosion ?

  The SAP error message 06808, which states "Automatic conversion of requisition not possible due to BOM explosion," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically convert a purchase requisition into a purchase order due to issues related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  BOM 
  Configuration Issues: The BOM for the material may not be correctly configured or may be missing. If the system cannot find a valid BOM for the material, it cannot perform the necessary explosion to determine the components needed.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect data in the material type, procurement type, or other relevant fields.
  
  
  Item Category: The item category of the requisition may not be compatible with the automatic conversion process. Certain item categories may not allow for automatic conversion.
  
  
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