How To Fix 61253 - You change only change & in single-level BOM/structure representation

61253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 253

• Message text: You change only change & in single-level BOM/structure representation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61253 - You change only change & in single-level BOM/structure representation ?

  The SAP error message 61253, which states "You can only change & in single-level BOM/structure representation," typically occurs when you are trying to make changes to a Bill of Materials (BOM) or a structure that is not in a single-level representation. This error is common when working with multi-level BOMs in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system restricts certain changes to be made only in a single-level BOM view. When you are in a multi-level BOM, the system expects you to make changes at the appropriate level or in a specific manner that adheres to the hierarchical structure of the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Switch to Single-Level BOM View:
  
  Navigate to the BOM transaction (e.g., CS02 for changing BOM).
  Change the display mode to "Single-Level" if you are currently in "Multi-Level" mode. This allows you to make changes to the components without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Structure:
  
  Ensure