How To Fix CPWB412 - Do not enter an alternative, if you want to copy more than one BOM header

CPWB412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Do not enter an alternative, if you want to copy more than one BOM header

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB412 - Do not enter an alternative, if you want to copy more than one BOM header ?

  The SAP error message CPWB412 typically occurs in the context of copying Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system, particularly when using the BOM copy function in the transaction code CPWB (BOM Workbench). This error indicates that you are trying to copy multiple BOM headers while also specifying an alternative BOM, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to copy more than one BOM header (i.e., multiple BOMs) and at the same time specify an alternative BOM.
  The system does not support copying multiple BOMs with an alternative BOM because it can lead to ambiguity in the data being copied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Copy One BOM at a Time: If you need to copy BOMs with an alternative, ensure that you are only copying one BOM header at a time. This means selecting a single BOM for copying without trying to include multiple BOMs