How To Fix CO779 - The bill of material for component & could not be exploded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 779

• Message text: The bill of material for component & could not be exploded

What causes this issue?

As a result of exploding the bill of materials system restrictions for
the fields RESB-BAUWG and RESB-AUFWG have been exceeded. Therefore you
cannot insert dependent components.

System Response

A normal reservation was generated for the phantom component to be
inserted.

How to fix this error?

You should contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO779 - The bill of material for component & could not be exploded ?

  The SAP error message CO779 indicates that the system was unable to explode the bill of materials (BOM) for a specific component. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the specified component may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Component Not Defined: The component may not be defined in the material master or may not be assigned to the BOM.
  Incorrect Plant or Version: The system may be looking for a BOM in the wrong plant or production version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or BOM structure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that the BOM for the component exists in the system. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Verify BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the relevant plant and production version. You can check this in the BOM details.
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the component is correctly defined in the material master. Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master.
  Correct Plant/Version: Make sure that you are using the correct plant and production version when trying to explode the BOM.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the BOM and related master data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS12: BOM Comparison
  CS11: Display BOM for a Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO779 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.