How To Fix BOM053 - It is not allowed to change the BOM of a procurement material.

BOM053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 053

• Message text: It is not allowed to change the BOM of a procurement material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM053 - It is not allowed to change the BOM of a procurement material. ?

  The SAP error message BOM053 ("It is not allowed to change the BOM of a procurement material") typically occurs when you attempt to modify a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material that is designated as a procurement material. This restriction is in place to maintain the integrity of the procurement process and ensure that the BOM remains consistent with the material's procurement strategy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to change is classified as a procurement material (e.g., raw materials, purchased parts) and is likely linked to a specific procurement process.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being locked or in use by a production order.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the BOM for that material.
  BOM Usage: The BOM might be assigned to a specific usage (e.g., production, engineering) that restricts changes.
  
  
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