How To Fix CO497 - BOM selection ID & is invalid

CO497 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 497

• Message text: BOM selection ID & is invalid

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO497 - BOM selection ID & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CO497 indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) selection ID you are trying to use is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or when working with BOMs in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BOM Selection ID: The BOM selection ID you are using does not exist in the system or is not valid for the material you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BOM selection ID may not be properly configured or assigned to the material in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to BOMs, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM selection ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Selection ID: Verify that the BOM selection ID you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the BOM master data and checking the available selection IDs.
  Create or Update BOM