How To Fix C2222 - Characteristic change for material & does not lead to a new BOM explosion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Characteristic change for material & does not lead to a new BOM explosion

What causes this issue?

Changes to characteristics of phantom component &V1& should lead to a
new BOM explosion. However, a new BOM explosion cannot take place
because dependent components cannot be deleted.

System Response

The system adopts the new value of the characteristics but the BOM is
not adjusted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2222 - Characteristic change for material & does not lead to a new BOM explosion ?

  The SAP error message C2222 indicates that a change made to a characteristic of a material does not trigger a new Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where materials are defined with characteristics that can be changed to create different variants of a product.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Change: The error arises when a characteristic of a configurable material is changed, but the system does not recognize this change as significant enough to warrant a new BOM explosion.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up to trigger a new BOM explosion for certain changes.
  BOM Explosion Control: The BOM explosion control settings may not be configured to respond to changes in specific characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing dependencies or incorrect configuration profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Dependencies: Review the dependencies associated with the material. Ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined and that the dependencies are set up to trigger a BOM explosion when changes occur.
  Review Configuration Profile: Check the configuration profile for the material to ensure that it is set up to handle the changes in characteristics appropriately.
  BOM Explosion Control Settings: Verify the BOM explosion control settings in the system. You may need to adjust these settings to ensure that changes in characteristics lead to a new BOM explosion.
  Re-evaluate Changes: If the change to the characteristic is not significant enough to warrant a new BOM explosion, consider whether the change is necessary or if it can be handled differently.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling characteristic changes and BOM explosions in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on BOM explosion behavior.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs effectively.
  Variant Configuration: Understand the principles of variant configuration in SAP, as this is often where such errors arise.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the BOM explosion behaves as expected with the new characteristic settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP variant configuration and BOM management.