How To Fix BOM231 - Consistency check when creating BOM subitem & failed

BOM231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Consistency check when creating BOM subitem & failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM231 - Consistency check when creating BOM subitem & failed ?

  The SAP error message BOM231 indicates that there is a consistency check failure when trying to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) subitem. This error typically arises due to issues with the data or configuration related to the BOM or its components. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The BOM subitem may reference materials or components that do not exist or are not correctly defined in the system.
  Invalid BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow for the creation of subitems (e.g., it may be locked or not released).
  Hierarchy Issues: There may be issues with the hierarchy of the BOM, such as incorrect parent-child relationships.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the BOM or material master that are not aligned with the requirements for creating subitems.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data