How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT252 - BOM is assigned to plant &1 and counterparty &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: BOM is assigned to plant &1 and counterparty &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT252 - BOM is assigned to plant &1 and counterparty &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT252 indicates that there is an issue related to a Bill of Materials (BOM) assignment in the context of a specific plant and counterparty. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly in the area of accounting and controlling.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the BOM you are trying to maintain or modify is already assigned to a specific plant and counterparty. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Existing Assignment: The BOM is already linked to the specified plant and counterparty, and you may be trying to create a duplicate entry.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from allowing changes to the BOM.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the BOM for the specified plant and counterparty.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing BOM Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM is already assigned to the specified plant and counterparty.
  If it is, you may need to modify the existing BOM instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing BOM:
  
  If you need to change the BOM, you can use transaction CS02 (Change BOM) to make the necessary adjustments.
  If the BOM is no longer needed, you can delete it using transaction CS02 or CS05 (Delete BOM).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify BOMs in the specified plant and counterparty. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to BOM management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS05: Delete BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.