How To Fix BOM211 - BOM item dependencies cannot be updated

BOM211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 211

• Message text: BOM item dependencies cannot be updated

What causes this issue?

You have assigned dependencies to an item or changed existing
dependencies.

System Response

The dependencies are not updated, since no valid item could be found.

How to fix this error?

Select an item valid on the key date.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM211 - BOM item dependencies cannot be updated ?

  The SAP error message BOM211, which states "BOM item dependencies cannot be updated," typically occurs when there are issues related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) item dependencies in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Locked BOM: The BOM might be locked for editing by another user or process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the BOM item dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the BOM item dependencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity of the BOM or its components.
  System Errors: There may be temporary system errors or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Lock: Verify if the BOM is locked by another user. You can check this in the transaction code SE11 or SE16 by looking at the relevant tables.
  Review Dependencies: Ensure that the dependencies are correctly configured. You may need to