How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER143 - The combination POS_NR &1, POS_TYPE &2 is not clear in BOM &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 143

• Message text: The combination POS_NR &1, POS_TYPE &2 is not clear in BOM &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER143 - The combination POS_NR &1, POS_TYPE &2 is not clear in BOM &3 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER143 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) where the combination of position number (POS_NR) and position type (POS_TYPE) is not clear or cannot be resolved for the specified BOM (BOM &3). This typically occurs during the processing of BOMs in the context of production planning or material requirements planning.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The specified position number and type may not exist in the BOM, or there may be a mismatch in the data.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the BOM data, such as missing components or incorrect entries.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, the system may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the BOM.
  Master Data Issues: Related master data (like material master or routing) may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Configuration: Verify that the BOM is correctly configured and that the specified position number and type exist. You can do this by using transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to review the BOM details.
  Review Data Consistency: Ensure that all components listed in the BOM are valid and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Check BOM Versions: If applicable, check if the correct version of the BOM is being used. You can do this by checking the BOM status and versioning.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the BOM. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing user roles.
  Master Data Review: Check the related master data for the materials involved in the BOM. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring in the code.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the COM_PME_PARSER143 error message in SAP.