How To Fix 61252 - Deletion of & is only allowed in single-level BOM/structure representn

61252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Deletion of & is only allowed in single-level BOM/structure representn

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61252 - Deletion of & is only allowed in single-level BOM/structure representn ?

  The SAP error message 61252, "Deletion of & is only allowed in single-level BOM/structure representation," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a component from a Bill of Materials (BOM) that is not in a single-level structure. This means that the BOM you are trying to modify has multiple levels, and SAP restricts the deletion of components in such cases to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multi-Level BOM: The BOM you are working with has multiple levels (i.e., it contains sub-components or assemblies).
  Incorrect BOM Structure: The system is designed to allow deletions only in a single-level BOM to prevent accidental loss of data or structural integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Structure:
  
  Verify the structure of the BOM you are trying to modify. You can do this by using transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to view the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Use Single-Level BOM:
  
  If you need to delete