How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT888 - Active BOM found for BOM Type &1 and material &2 on assignment period &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Active BOM found for BOM Type &1 and material &2 on assignment period &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT888 - Active BOM found for BOM Type &1 and material &2 on assignment period &3 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT888 indicates that there is an active Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific BOM type and material during a specified assignment period. This error typically arises in the context of managing BOMs in the SAP system, particularly when trying to make changes or updates to BOMs that are currently active.
  Cause:
  
  Active BOM Exists: The primary cause of this error is that there is an active BOM for the specified material and BOM type during the assignment period you are trying to modify or delete.
  Period Lock: The assignment period may be locked or restricted for changes, which prevents modifications to the BOM.
  Incorrect BOM Type: The BOM type specified may not match the expected type for the material in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active BOMs: Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to check if there is an active BOM for the specified material and BOM type. If there is, you may need to deactivate or change it before proceeding.
  Review Assignment Period: Ensure that the assignment period you are trying to modify is open for changes. If it is closed, you may need to open it or wait until it is available for modifications.
  Change BOM Type: Verify that you are using the correct BOM type for the material. If necessary, switch to the appropriate BOM type that corresponds to the material.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management for additional insights on handling BOMs and assignment periods.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their specific uses within your organization.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for BOM management, such as:
  
  CS01 - Create BOM
  CS02 - Change BOM
  CS03 - Display BOM
  CS11 - Display BOM for a material
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to BOMs in the SAP system.
  Change Management: Implement a change management process to track modifications to BOMs and ensure that all stakeholders are informed of changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.