How To Fix CM_BOMBOS038 - Item material &1 references several specifications

CM_BOMBOS038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_BOMBOS - BOMBOS

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Item material &1 references several specifications

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& is assigned to more than one specification. Only one
specification may be assigned for the generation of specification data.

System Response

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_BOMBOS038 - Item material &1 references several specifications ?

  The SAP error message CM_BOMBOS038 indicates that a specific item material (denoted as &1) in a Bill of Materials (BOM) references multiple specifications. This situation can arise when the system finds more than one specification for a material, which can lead to ambiguity in the BOM processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Specifications: The item material has been assigned multiple specifications in the system, which can occur due to data entry errors, changes in specifications, or incorrect configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material may be configured in such a way that it inadvertently references multiple specifications.
  Data Duplication: There may be duplicate entries in the specification records for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Specifications: Check the specifications assigned to the item material. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CS03 for BOM display) and reviewing the specifications linked to the material.
  Consolidate Specifications: If multiple specifications are not required, consolidate them into a single specification. This may involve