How To Fix CM_BOMBOS071 - Composition already exists

CM_BOMBOS071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_BOMBOS - BOMBOS

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Composition already exists

What causes this issue?

The composition already exists.

System Response

The system does not generate the new composition and terminates
processing.

How to fix this error?

Choose save. The entry is then deleted from the worklist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_BOMBOS071 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_BOMBOS071: Composition already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) modules when you are trying to create a new composition (such as a material composition or a bill of materials) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a composition that has the same identifier or key as an existing one. This could happen if you are trying to create a new composition with the same name, ID, or other unique attributes that are already in use.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or have recently imported data, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled.
  User Error: Sometimes, users may not be aware that a composition already exists, especially in large systems with many entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing