How To Fix CPCL_VERS163 - BOM &1 is not a versioned material BOM

CPCL_VERS163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 163

• Message text: BOM &1 is not a versioned material BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS163 - BOM &1 is not a versioned material BOM ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS163 indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) you are trying to access or manipulate is not a versioned material BOM. This typically occurs when you are attempting to perform operations that require a versioned BOM, but the BOM in question is not set up to support versions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Versioned BOM: The BOM you are trying to work with is a standard BOM and does not have versioning enabled.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master or BOM settings may not be configured to allow for versioning.
  Transaction Context: You may be using a transaction or function that specifically requires a versioned BOM, but the BOM you are referencing does not meet this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Type: Verify if the BOM is indeed a versioned BOM. You can do this by checking the BOM details in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to view the BOM and check if it has