How To Fix CM131 - New bill of material items automatically allocated to operation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 131

• Message text: New bill of material items automatically allocated to operation &1

System Response

All items that you create in the BOM will be allocated to the current
operation &v1&, when you return to the component overview.
If you go to the BOM directly from the component overview while you are
creating a BOM, the first selected operation is chosen as the current
operation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM131 - New bill of material items automatically allocated to operation &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM131, which states "New bill of material items automatically allocated to operation &1," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when there are changes to the Bill of Materials (BOM) that affect the operations in a routing.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when:
  
  A new item has been added to the BOM, and the system is trying to allocate this new item to an existing operation in the routing.
  The system is unable to automatically allocate the new BOM item to the operation due to configuration settings or missing data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM and Routing Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly configured and that all necessary components are defined.
  Verify that the routing is set up to accommodate the new BOM items.
  
  
  
  Manual Allocation:
  
  If the system cannot automatically allocate the new BOM item, you may need to manually allocate it to the appropriate operation in the routing.
  Go to the routing transaction (e.g., CA01 or CA02) and manually add the new BOM item to the relevant operation.
  
  
  
  Review Change Management:
  
  If changes were made to the BOM or routing, ensure that the change management process is followed correctly. This includes checking for any dependencies or constraints that may affect the allocation.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in BOM:
  
  Use transaction CS03 to display the BOM and check for any inconsistencies or errors that may prevent proper allocation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM and routing to understand the specific requirements for allocation.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Check the system settings related to automatic allocation of BOM items. This may involve configuration in the production planning module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CA03: Display Routing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on BOM and routing management.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning and control.