How To Fix BOM055 - The BOM of the sales product &1 cannot be deleted. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 055

• Message text: The BOM of the sales product &1 cannot be deleted. See long text.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM055 - The BOM of the sales product &1 cannot be deleted. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message BOM055 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) associated with a sales product cannot be deleted. This error typically arises due to various reasons related to the configuration or status of the BOM or the sales product.
  Causes of BOM055
  
  
  Dependencies: The BOM may be linked to other objects, such as production orders, sales orders, or other BOMs. If there are dependencies, the system will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Status of the BOM: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the BOM is marked as "active" or "in use," it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the BOM may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  BOM Type: Certain types of BOMs (like sales BOMs) may have specific restrictions on deletion based on their configuration.
  
  
  Material Master Data: If the material associated with the BOM is flagged for deletion or is in a status that prevents changes, this could also lead to the error.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any existing dependencies for the BOM. You can use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to check where the BOM is being used. If it is linked to production orders or sales orders, you may need to delete or change those first.
  
  
  Change BOM Status: If the BOM is in a status that prevents deletion, you may need to change its status to allow for deletion. This can often be done through transaction codes like CS02 (Change BOM).
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete BOMs. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Material Master Review: Check the material master data associated with the BOM. If the material is flagged for deletion, you may need to resolve that issue first.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by navigating to the error message in the SAP system, which may provide additional context or specific instructions.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to analyze and manage BOMs, such as:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS12: Multi-level BOM
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BOM management to understand the rules and processes involved.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BOM055 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.