How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT821 - BOM header material &1 found as ingredient at multilevel

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 821

• Message text: BOM header material &1 found as ingredient at multilevel

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT821 - BOM header material &1 found as ingredient at multilevel ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT821 indicates that there is a problem with the Bill of Materials (BOM) in the context of multilevel BOMs. Specifically, the error states that the BOM header material (denoted as &1) is found as an ingredient in a multilevel BOM structure. This situation typically arises when there is a circular reference or a conflict in the BOM hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Reference: The BOM header material is being referenced as a component in its own BOM or in a BOM of another material, creating a loop.
  Incorrect BOM Structure: The BOM may have been incorrectly defined, leading to a situation where a material is both a parent and a child in the BOM hierarchy.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the BOM data that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review BOM Structure: Check the BOM for the material specified in the error message. Ensure that it is not listed