How To Fix BOM215 - Assignment to alternative/variant &1 already exists

BOM215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Assignment to alternative/variant &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM215 - Assignment to alternative/variant &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message BOM215 ("Assignment to alternative/variant &1 already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Bill of Materials (BOM) assignment for a variant or alternative that already has an existing assignment in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with configurable materials or when managing different variants of a product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the variant or alternative you are trying to assign to the BOM already has an existing assignment in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as trying to assign the same variant to multiple BOMs or incorrectly specifying the variant.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may restrict the assignment of certain variants to BOMs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Before creating a new assignment, check the existing BOM assignments