How To Fix BOM316 - Error during delete: of &1 records, &2 records were updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Error during delete: of &1 records, &2 records were updated

What causes this issue?

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Cause is an error during delete of table STAS.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM316 - Error during delete: of &1 records, &2 records were updated ?

  The SAP error message BOM316 typically occurs when there is an issue while trying to delete a Bill of Materials (BOM) record. The message indicates that there was an attempt to delete a certain number of records, but some records were updated instead, which can lead to confusion or inconsistency in the BOM data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The records you are trying to delete may be linked to other data in the system, such as production orders, purchase orders, or other BOMs. If these links exist, the system may prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain records, leading to partial updates instead of a complete deletion.
  System Locking: If the records are currently being accessed or locked by another process or user, the deletion may not be completed as expected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the BOM management that prevent certain records from being deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete a BOM, check for any dependencies or links to other objects. You can use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to see where the BOM is used.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete BOM records. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Unlock Records: If the records are locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked the record.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CS02 (Change BOM) to see if you can modify the BOM instead of deleting it. If you need to delete, ensure that you are using the correct transaction (CS02 or CS03).
  Check for Errors in Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context on why the deletion failed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOM management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS05: Delete BOM
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BOM316 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.