How To Fix CPCL_VERS172 - Validity of the BOM item exceeds the validity of the operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Validity of the BOM item exceeds the validity of the operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS172 - Validity of the BOM item exceeds the validity of the operation ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS172 indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity period of a Bill of Materials (BOM) item and the validity period of the operation in a production order or routing. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, where the system checks the validity dates of BOM components against the operation dates defined in the routing or production order.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Dates Mismatch: The BOM item has a validity period that extends beyond the operation's validity period. This means that the BOM item is not valid for the time frame in which the operation is scheduled to occur.
  Routing Configuration: The routing may have been set up with specific validity dates that do not align with the BOM item’s dates.
  Changes in BOM or Routing: If there have been recent changes to the BOM or routing, the validity periods may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Validity: Review the validity dates of the BOM item in question. Ensure that the BOM is valid for the entire duration of the operation.
  
  Transaction Code: CS03 (Display BOM)
  
  
  Check Routing Validity: Review the routing associated with the production order. Ensure that the operation's validity dates encompass the BOM item's validity.
  
  Transaction Code: CA03 (Display Routing)
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates: If necessary, adjust the validity dates of either the BOM or the routing to ensure they align. This may involve:
  
  Extending the validity of the BOM item.
  Modifying the operation dates in the routing.
  
  
  Recreate Production Order: If the production order is already created, you may need to recreate it after making the necessary adjustments to the BOM or routing.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for managing BOMs and routings in your organization to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CA01 (Create Routing), and CA02 (Change Routing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify BOMs and routings, as this may affect your ability to resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CPCL_VERS172 error and implement a solution to resolve it.