How To Fix 27057 - You can only save order BOMs with this API

27057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 27 - API-specific configuration/master data messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: You can only save order BOMs with this API

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 27057 - You can only save order BOMs with this API ?

  The SAP error message 27057, "You can only save order BOMs with this API," typically occurs when there is an attempt to save a Bill of Materials (BOM) that is not an order BOM using a specific API designed for order BOMs. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Business Application Programming Interfaces (BAPIs) or when working with the BOM management functionalities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect BOM Type: The API being used is specifically designed for order BOMs, but the BOM being processed is of a different type (e.g., a standard BOM or a production BOM).
  API Misuse: The API call may be incorrectly configured or used in a context that does not support the type of BOM being saved.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being passed to the API, leading to the system not recognizing the BOM as an order BOM.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Type: Ensure that the