How To Fix CM_BOMBOS082 - Specification &1 cannot be assigned to the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_BOMBOS - BOMBOS

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Specification &1 cannot be assigned to the material

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign the specification &v1& to the material &v2&.
This activity, however, is not supported here.
The specification can only be assigned by generating the composition
from the bill of material.

System Response

INCLUDE EHS_NA_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_BOMBOS082 - Specification &1 cannot be assigned to the material ?

  The SAP error message CM_BOMBOS082 indicates that a specific specification (in this case, &1) cannot be assigned to the material. This error typically arises in the context of managing material specifications, particularly in the areas of product compliance, quality management, or material master data.
  Causes:
  
  Specification Not Active: The specification you are trying to assign may not be active or may have been deactivated.
  Incorrect Specification Type: The specification type may not be compatible with the material type you are trying to assign it to.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the specification to the material.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for the assignment of specifications.
  Specification Already Assigned: The specification may already be assigned to another material or may have restrictions preventing it from being assigned to multiple materials.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the assignment of the specification to the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Specification Status: Verify that the specification is active and not marked for deletion.
  Review Compatibility: Ensure that the specification type is compatible with the material type you are working with.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment. If not, contact your system administrator.
  Material Status Review: Check the status of the material to ensure it allows for specification assignments.
  Reassign or Modify: If the specification is already assigned to another material, consider whether it can be reassigned or modified to allow for the new assignment.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to material specifications.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or C202 (Change Specification) to manage material specifications.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing specifications and materials.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.