How To Fix CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1701 - Material '&1' must first be exported to cFolders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1 -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Material '&1' must first be exported to cFolders

What causes this issue?

The BOM has an item with the component '&V1&' in the back-end system.
This does not exist in the cFolders system. Therefore, it is not
possible to re-export the BOM to cFolders, which is necessary to
synchronize the data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Export the material '&V1&' to cFolders and start the transaction for the
import again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1701 - Material '&1' must first be exported to cFolders ?

  The SAP error message CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1701 indicates that a specific material (represented by &1) must be exported to cFolders before it can be processed further in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's integration with cFolders, which is a collaborative platform for managing product data and documents.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform an operation on a material that has not yet been exported to cFolders.
  The material is required to be in cFolders for collaboration or further processing, such as creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) or managing product lifecycle data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material is exported to cFolders. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in SAP. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary data is complete.
  
  
  Export Material to cFolders:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP that allows you to export materials to cFolders. This is typically done through the cFolders interface or specific SAP transactions related to cFolders.
  Use the appropriate function to export the material. This may involve selecting the material and choosing an option like "Export to cFolders" or similar.
  
  
  
  Verify Export: After exporting, check the cFolders interface to confirm that the material has been successfully exported. You may need to log into cFolders to see if the material appears there.
  
  
  Retry the Operation: Once the material is confirmed to be in cFolders, retry the operation that initially triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  cFolders: cFolders is a collaborative platform that allows teams to manage product data, documents, and workflows. It is often used in product development and engineering contexts.
  SAP Integration: Ensure that your SAP system is properly integrated with cFolders. This may involve configuration settings that dictate how materials and data are transferred between the two systems.
  User Permissions: Make sure that you have the necessary permissions to export materials to cFolders. If you lack the required access, you may need to contact your system administrator.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider consulting your SAP support team or reviewing SAP documentation for further troubleshooting specific to your system configuration.