How To Fix BOM636 - Error for document assignment to BOM item &1 / &2

BOM636 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Error for document assignment to BOM item &1 / &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM636 - Error for document assignment to BOM item &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message BOM636 indicates an issue with the assignment of a document to a Bill of Materials (BOM) item. Specifically, the error message format is as follows:
  BOM636: Error for document assignment to BOM item &1 / &2
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type being assigned to the BOM item may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign documents to BOM items.
  Incorrect BOM Item: The BOM item specified may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system configuration problems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BOM636 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are trying to assign is valid and exists in the system. You can