How To Fix 2Y001 - BOM exists for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2Y -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: BOM exists for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2Y001 - BOM exists for material & ?

  The SAP error message 2Y001 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) already exists for the specified material. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new BOM for a material that already has an existing BOM in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected an existing BOM for the material you are trying to create a new one for. This can happen if:
  
  The BOM was created previously and is still active.
  You are trying to create a BOM for a material that is already linked to another BOM.
  There may be a mistake in the material number or plant specification, leading to confusion in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM already exists for the material in question.
  Enter the material number and the plant to see if there is an active BOM.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing BOM:
  
  If a BOM exists and you need to make changes, you can use transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) to modify the existing BOM instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing BOM:
  
  If the existing BOM is no longer needed, you can delete it using transaction code CS02. Be cautious with this option, as it will remove the BOM from the system.
  
  
  
  Create BOM with Different Validity:
  
  If you need to create a new BOM for a different purpose (e.g., a different version), ensure that you specify a different validity period or use a different BOM category.
  
  
  
  Check for BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the existing BOM is not marked as obsolete or inactive if you intend to use it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their specific uses.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up and that the material is not mistakenly linked to multiple BOMs.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS05: Display BOM for a specific plant
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your BOMs effectively in SAP.