How To Fix 6P143 - Planning with several BOM expl.numbers indicated with BOM expl.number "*"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Planning with several BOM expl.numbers indicated with BOM expl.number "*"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P143 - Planning with several BOM expl.numbers indicated with BOM expl.number "*" ?

  The SAP error message 6P143, which states "Planning with several BOM expl. numbers indicated with BOM expl. number '*'", typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when there are multiple Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion numbers associated with a material, and the system is unable to determine which one to use for planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple BOMs: The material in question has multiple BOMs defined, and the system is unable to resolve which BOM to use for the planning run.
  BOM Explosion Number: The BOM explosion number '*' indicates that the system is trying to use a wildcard to reference all BOMs, but it cannot handle multiple BOMs in this context.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or BOM settings that lead to ambiguity in BOM selection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review BOMs: Check the BOMs associated with the material. Ensure that there is a clear and unambiguous BOM defined for the planning process.
  
  Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOMs for the material and see if there are multiple entries.
  
  
  
  Specify BOM Explosion Number: Instead of using the wildcard '*', specify a particular BOM explosion number that you want to use for planning.
  
  This can be done in the planning run settings or in the MRP settings.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings: Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured. Check the MRP views to ensure that the correct BOM is assigned.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  BOM Selection Criteria: If applicable, review the BOM selection criteria in the MRP settings to ensure that the system can determine which BOM to use based on the planning parameters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on BOM configuration and planning settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, run the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD01: MRP Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the planning process can proceed without ambiguity regarding the BOM to be used.