How To Fix CM_BOMBOS053 - Item material &1 is assigned to more than one specification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_BOMBOS - BOMBOS

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Item material &1 is assigned to more than one specification

What causes this issue?

The material for the bill of material item &v2&-&v3& is assigned to
more than one specification. Only one specification may be assigned for
the generation of specification data.

System Response

The system cannot create a composition for the bill of material because
of the multiple material-specification assignment.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the items in the bill of material are only assigned to
<ZH>one</> specification before the composition is generated, otherwise
errors will occur in the generation and you will have to repeat the
process.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_BOMBOS053 - Item material &1 is assigned to more than one specification ?

  The SAP error message CM_BOMBOS053 indicates that a specific item material (denoted as &1) is assigned to more than one specification in the system. This situation typically arises in the context of managing materials and their specifications in SAP, particularly within the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Specifications: The item material has been assigned to multiple specifications, which can lead to confusion regarding which specification should be used for various processes (e.g., production, quality control).
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry or configuration, leading to the same material being linked to multiple specifications unintentionally.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the relationships between materials and specifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Specifications: Check the specifications assigned to the item material. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., C202 for specifications) and reviewing