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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

INCLUDE EHS_NA_END_GEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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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 updating the BOM or the material master data.
  Delete Duplicates: If there are duplicate specifications, delete the unnecessary ones to ensure that only one specification is linked to the material.
  Update BOM: After resolving the specification issues, update the BOM to ensure it reflects the correct specifications.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on managing specifications and BOMs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) for managing BOMs.
  Material Master: Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that the specifications are correctly assigned.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to BOM and specification management for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to specifications and BOMs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_BOMBOS038 error and ensure that your BOMs are correctly configured with the appropriate specifications.