How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT103 - Active BOM already exists for this period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Active BOM already exists for this period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT103 - Active BOM already exists for this period ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT103 Active BOM already exists for this period typically occurs in the context of managing Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Material Costing (MCK) functionality. This error indicates that there is already an active BOM for the specified period, which prevents the creation or modification of another BOM for the same time frame.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Active BOM: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an active BOM defined for the same material and plant for the specified period. SAP does not allow overlapping active BOMs for the same time frame to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified for the new BOM might overlap with the existing BOM's validity period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce strict rules regarding BOM validity periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: 
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM)