How To Fix CM016 - BOM status does not allow maintenance.

CM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM - Task list messages: Material component allocations

• Message number: 016

• Message text: BOM status does not allow maintenance.

What causes this issue?

Branching from the <GL:routing>routing</>
to bill of material maintenance is not possible for bills of material
with this status.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM016 - Details

• The SAP error message CM016, which states "BOM status does not allow maintenance," typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to a Bill of Materials (BOM) that is in a status that does not permit modifications. This can happen for various reasons, such as the BOM being locked, being in a status that restricts changes, or being marked as obsolete.
  Causes:
  
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., "Obsolete," "Locked," or "Released").
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the BOM.
  Change Management Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict changes to BOMs under certain conditions.
  Document Type Restrictions: The BOM may be associated with a document type that has restrictions on maintenance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check the status of the BOM.
  If the BOM is in a status that does not allow changes, you