How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_BOM004 - Product &1 may not be a component product in logical system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_BOM - Error Messages in Development Class of Same Name

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Product &1 may not be a component product in logical system &2

What causes this issue?

When the product was uploaded to an R/3 Retail system, an article
category was selected which is not allowed as a component. You
therefore cannot use the product as a component of a structured
product.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Only certain article categories are allowed as components in R/3
Retail. When uploading a product, you therefore need to know whether
you will later want to use the product as a component of a structured
product.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_BOM004 - Product &1 may not be a component product in logical system &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_BOM004 indicates that the product specified (denoted as &1) cannot be used as a component product in the logical system specified (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) or product structure management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Product Configuration: The product may not be configured correctly in the system. It might not be set up as a component product in the specified logical system.
  Logical System Settings: The logical system may not have the necessary configurations or authorizations to recognize the product as a component.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid component.
  Cross-Plant or Cross-Logical System Issues: If the product is being referenced across different plants or logical systems, there may be inconsistencies in how the product is defined in those systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  Verify that the product is correctly defined as a component in the system. This can be done by checking the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master).
  Ensure that the product type is appropriate for being a component in a BOM.
  
  
  
  Review Logical System Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the logical system to ensure it is set up to recognize the product as a component.
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly defined in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the product master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the product is active.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the product hierarchy or classification.
  
  
  
  Cross-Check with Other Systems:
  
  If the product is being used in a cross-system scenario, ensure that it is consistently defined across all relevant systems.
  Check for any transport requests that may not have been executed, which could lead to discrepancies in product definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs effectively.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs and product configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.