How To Fix CH081 - Changed BOM contains component '&' '&' '&' more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Changed BOM contains component '&' '&' '&' more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CH081 - Changed BOM contains component '&' '&' '&' more than once ?

  The SAP error message CH081 indicates that there is a problem with a Bill of Materials (BOM) where a component is listed more than once. This can occur when you are trying to change or create a BOM, and the system detects that the same component has been entered multiple times.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The same component has been added to the BOM more than once.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the BOM creation or modification process, the user may have inadvertently entered the same component multiple times.
  Data Import Issues: If BOM data is imported from an external source, it may contain duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CH081 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the BOM: 
  
  Go to the BOM display transaction (e.g., CS03) and check the components listed in the BOM.
  Look for any duplicate entries of the component mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate components, you will need to remove the extra entries. You can do this by editing the BOM (using CS02) and deleting the duplicate lines.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the BOM and try to execute the operation that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Use BOM Comparison:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes made, you can use the BOM comparison tool to identify differences between the current BOM and the previous version.
  
  
  
  Check for Related BOMs:
  
  If the BOM is part of a larger assembly or has related BOMs, ensure that the same component is not duplicated across those related BOMs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  CS12: BOM Comparison
  
  
  
  BOM Structure: Understanding the structure of BOMs in SAP is crucial. Each BOM can have multiple components, and each component can have its own specifications.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM management or the CH081 error.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify BOMs in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CH081 error and successfully manage your BOMs in SAP.