How To Fix CO512 - Order creation terminated due to missing BOM authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Order creation terminated due to missing BOM authorization

What causes this issue?

When the BOM is exploded and copied into the order, the system checks
whether the user has the authorization to display the BOM. You do not
have the authorization to display the BOM.

System Response

Order creation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your systems administrator for an authorization to display
BOMs.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO512 - Order creation terminated due to missing BOM authorization ?

  The SAP error message CO512 indicates that the creation of a production order has been terminated due to missing authorization for the Bill of Materials (BOM). This typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a production order that requires access to a BOM, but their user profile does not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access the BOM associated with the production order.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to BOM access (e.g., C_BOM_A for BOM authorization) is not assigned to the user's role.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that restricts access, such as being locked or not released for use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization for the BOM. This can be done by checking the authorization object C_BOM_A and ensuring the user