How To Fix C5618 - BOM alternative is used in a different master recipe

C5618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 618

• Message text: BOM alternative is used in a different master recipe

What causes this issue?

You have assigned the BOM alternative to a different master recipe
via a production version for the material.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to retain this assignment, create a new BOM alternative by
entering a new BOM alternative. The system branches to BOM maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5618 - BOM alternative is used in a different master recipe ?

  The SAP error message C5618 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) alternative is being used in a master recipe that is not compatible with the current configuration. This typically occurs when the BOM alternative specified in the master recipe is already assigned to another master recipe, leading to conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  
  BOM Alternative Assignment: The BOM alternative you are trying to use in your master recipe is already assigned to another master recipe. In SAP, each BOM alternative can only be linked to one master recipe at a time.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the use of certain BOM alternatives in specific recipes.
  Data Integrity: There might be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect links between BOMs and recipes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Assignments: Review the BOM alternatives assigned to the master recipes. You can do this by navigating to the BOM and checking its assignments in the relevant transaction (e.g., CS03