How To Fix CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1706 - Header material '&1' is already used in BOM '&2'

CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1706 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1 -

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Header material '&1' is already used in BOM '&2'

What causes this issue?

The header material '&V1&' of this BOM is already the header of the BOM
'&V2&'. In cFolders, a material can only be the header of one BOM (each
different alternative, use, and each different plant is an individual
BOM in cFolders). Therefore, this BOM cannot be transported.

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?

Delete the BOM '&V2&' from the list of objects to be transported.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1706 - Header material '&1' is already used in BOM '&2' ?

  The SAP error message CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1706 indicates that the header material specified (represented as &1) is already being used in another Bill of Materials (BOM) identified by &2. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a BOM for a material that is already associated with an existing BOM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate BOM Entry: The header material you are trying to use is already linked to another BOM. SAP does not allow the same material to be the header in multiple BOMs simultaneously.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: There may be an attempt to create a BOM for a material that is not intended to have multiple BOMs.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the BOM data or configuration that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: 
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the header material is already associated with an existing BOM. You can search for BOMs using the material