How To Fix BOMMAT_EXTRACTOR000 - Only BOM alternative 1 is supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOMMAT_EXTRACTOR - Message Class for the MDM BOMMAT Extractor

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Only BOM alternative 1 is supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOMMAT_EXTRACTOR000 - Only BOM alternative 1 is supported ?

  The SAP error message BOMMAT_EXTRACTOR000: Only BOM alternative 1 is supported typically occurs when you are trying to extract or process a Bill of Materials (BOM) that has multiple alternatives, but the system is configured to only support the first alternative (Alternative 1).
  Cause:
  
  BOM Configuration: The BOM you are trying to work with has multiple alternatives defined, but the extraction or processing logic is set to only handle the first alternative.
  Data Extraction Logic: The program or transaction you are using may not be designed to handle BOM alternatives beyond the first one.
  Custom Development: If there is any custom development or enhancement in your SAP system, it might be restricting the processing to only the first alternative.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Alternative 1: If possible, ensure that you are working with BOM alternative 1. You can check the BOM in the SAP GUI using transaction CS03 (Display BOM) and verify the alternatives available.
  Modify Extraction Logic: If you need to work with other alternatives, you may need to modify the extraction logic or program to support additional BOM alternatives. This may involve ABAP development.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to BOM processing in your SAP system to ensure that it is set up to handle multiple alternatives if that is required for your business process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOM processing to see if there are any specific guidelines or updates regarding handling multiple BOM alternatives.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  BOM Alternatives: Understand how BOM alternatives work in SAP and how they can be configured for different production scenarios.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and ensure that your BOM processing aligns with your business requirements.