How To Fix BOM044 - Update indicator &1 is invalid (valid : I, D, R)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Update indicator &1 is invalid (valid : I, D, R)

What causes this issue?

The CSAP_MAT_BOM_STOCK_TYPE_CREATE API module was called up to post a
material variant. However, the system does not support the function
that was transferred.

System Response

INCLUDE BOM_VERBUCHLAGABBRUCH

How to fix this error?

Check the update indicator that was transferred. The valid values are
,,I,, Create
,,D,, Delete
,,R,, Change

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 BOM044 - Update indicator &1 is invalid (valid : I, D, R) ?

  The SAP error message BOM044 indicates that there is an issue with the update indicator for a Bill of Materials (BOM) record. The update indicator is a field that specifies how the BOM should be updated in the system. The valid values for this field are:
  
  I: Insert
  D: Delete
  R: Replace
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when an invalid value is assigned to the update indicator field. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: An incorrect value may have been manually entered into the system.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate BOM data, they may be passing an invalid value.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or upload processes, if the update indicator is not correctly mapped or validated, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BOM044 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Update Indicator: Verify the value of the update indicator in the BOM record. Ensure it is set to one of the valid values (I, D, R).
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the value is incorrect, update it to a valid value. This can be done through the BOM maintenance transaction (e.g., CS02 for changing BOM).
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling the update indicator and only passing valid values.
  
  
  Data Migration Validation: If the error occurred during a data migration process, check the mapping and transformation rules to ensure that the update indicator is being populated correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further details on BOM management and the update indicator.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to BOM management include CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and CS11 (Display BOM for a material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on BOM management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to BOM records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOM044 error and ensure that the update indicator is set correctly.