How To Fix /BEV1/NE008 - Empties explosion failed; bill of material is not one-level

/BEV1/NE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/NE -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Empties explosion failed; bill of material is not one-level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV1/NE008 - Empties explosion failed; bill of material is not one-level ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/NE008 Empties explosion failed; bill of material is not one-level typically occurs in the context of handling bill of materials (BOM) in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the management of returnable packaging or empties.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system attempted to explode a bill of materials (BOM) for a product, but the BOM is not structured as a one-level BOM. In other words, the BOM contains multiple levels of components or sub-components, which the system is not able to process in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Structure: 
  
  Review the BOM for the material in question. Ensure that it is structured correctly and that you are using a one-level BOM if that is required for the operation you are performing.
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate Functionality:
  
  If your process requires a multi-level BOM, ensure that