How To Fix COCM472 - BOM explosion number from sales order and prod. order are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 472

• Message text: BOM explosion number from sales order and prod. order are different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM472 - BOM explosion number from sales order and prod. order are different ?

  The SAP error message COCM472 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion numbers for a sales order and a production order. This typically occurs when the system is trying to explode the BOM for a material in the context of both a sales order and a production order, but the explosion numbers do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Different BOM Versions: The sales order and production order may be referencing different versions of the BOM. This can happen if changes were made to the BOM after the sales order was created but before the production order was created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are causing the system to use different BOM explosion numbers for the two types of orders.
  Order Type Differences: Different order types may have different BOM explosion settings, leading to discrepancies.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, such as the material master or the BOM master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Versions: Verify that the BOM version used in the sales order matches the BOM version used in the production order. You can do this by checking the BOM in the material master and ensuring that the correct version is being used.
  Recreate Orders: If the BOM has changed, you may need to recreate the sales order or production order to ensure they reference the same BOM version.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the BOM explosion settings are consistent for both sales and production orders.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to check the BOM details and CO03 (Display Production Order) to check the production order details.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings that may affect BOM explosion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM (Bill of Materials): A BOM is a comprehensive list of raw materials, components, and assemblies needed to manufacture a product.
  Sales Order: A sales order is a document created by a business to confirm a sale of goods or services to a customer.
  Production Order: A production order is a document that authorizes the production of a specific quantity of a product.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CO01 (Create Production Order) for managing BOMs and orders.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.