How To Fix 6P486 - BOM explosion number & is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 486

• Message text: BOM explosion number & is flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P486 - BOM explosion number & is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message "6P486 BOM explosion number & is flagged for deletion" typically indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion number is marked for deletion in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of production orders, material requirements planning (MRP), or when trying to access or process BOM data.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Deletion Flag: The BOM associated with the explosion number has been flagged for deletion. This means that the BOM is no longer valid for use in production or planning processes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the BOM data, such as missing components or incorrect configurations.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the BOM that is flagged for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Status: 
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check the status of the BOM. If it is flagged for deletion, you may need to unflag it if it is still required.
  If the BOM is no longer needed, ensure that any dependent objects (like production orders) are also addressed.
  
  
  
  Unflag BOM for Deletion:
  
  If the BOM should be active, you can unflag it by using the transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) and removing the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependent objects (like production orders or purchase orders) that are still referencing the BOM. If so, you may need to update or delete those objects.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify BOMs. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: BOM for a Material
  CS12: Multi-Level BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific uses in your organization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling BOM-related errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation and resolution.