How To Fix BOM031 - Configurable material is not the same in source and target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Configurable material is not the same in source and target system

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE BOM_APILAGAUFRUF
The related configurable material from the source system is also
distributed. During inbound processing the assignment from the material
variant to the configurable material is determined in the target
system. It is here that the inconsistency occurred, as the configurable
materials in the source (&V1&) and target system (
&V2&) are not identical.

System Response

INCLUDE BOM_VERBUCHLAGABBRUCH

How to fix this error?

Check the assignment from the material variant to a configurable
material in the source and target system. This must be the same in both
systems.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM031 - Configurable material is not the same in source and target system ?

  The SAP error message BOM031, which states "Configurable material is not the same in source and target system," typically occurs during processes such as data migration, system copy, or when transferring materials between different SAP systems. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the configuration of a configurable material (often associated with variant configuration) between the source and target systems.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Differences: The configurable material in the source system has different characteristics, settings, or dependencies compared to the target system.
  Missing Characteristics: Some characteristics or values that exist in the source system may not be defined in the target system.
  Inconsistent BOMs: The Bill of Materials (BOM) for the configurable material may differ between the two systems.
  Transport Issues: If the material was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the configuration of the configurable material is identical in both systems. This includes checking characteristics, values, and dependencies.
  Synchronize BOMs: Ensure that the BOMs for the configurable materials are the same in both systems. You may need to manually adjust or transport the BOM from the source to the target system.
  Review Transport Requests: If the material was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported into the target system.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) and CU50 (Configure Material) to compare the configurations in both systems.
  Check for Missing Data: Look for any missing characteristics or values in the target system that are present in the source system and add them as necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOM and configurable materials for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM031. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Variant Configuration: Understanding how variant configuration works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to configurable materials.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using tools like SAP Data Services or LSMW for data migration, ensure that the mappings and transformations are correctly set up to handle configurable materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BOM031 error in your SAP system.