How To Fix 61336 - Several main parts in discontinuation group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Several main parts in discontinuation group &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during BOM explosion for material &V2&. The BOM with
usage &V3& alternative &V4& contains several main parts in
discontinuation group &V1&.

System Response

Discontinuation control with several main parts per discontinuation
group is not supported. To avoid inconsistent component requirements,
BOM explosion is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the discontinuation group in the BOM concerned. Change the main
parts to dependent items to be discontinued, or distribute the main
parts among different discontinuation groups.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61336 - Several main parts in discontinuation group &1 ?

  The SAP error message 61336, which states "Several main parts in discontinuation group &1," typically occurs in the context of material management and product lifecycle management within SAP. This error indicates that there are multiple main parts associated with a single discontinuation group, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an action (like discontinuing a material) that involves a discontinuation group that has more than one main part assigned to it. In SAP, a discontinuation group is used to manage the phase-out of materials, and it should ideally contain only one main part to avoid confusion in the discontinuation process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Discontinuation Group: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and check the discontinuation group assigned to the materials.
  Identify all the materials that are part of the same discontinuation group.
  
  
  
  Review Main Parts:
  
  Determine which materials are designated as main parts within that discontinuation group.
  Ensure that only one main part is assigned to the discontinuation group.
  
  
  
  Modify Discontinuation Group:
  
  If there are multiple main parts, you will need to either:
  
  Reassign the materials to different discontinuation groups, ensuring that each group has only one main part.
  Change the designation of one of the main parts to a non-main part if it is not necessary for it to be a main part.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing discontinuation groups and main parts.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to perform the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MM01 (Create Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to material master data and discontinuation groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 61336 and manage your discontinuation groups effectively.