How To Fix CPWB421 - BOM header has not been changed

CPWB421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 421

• Message text: BOM header has not been changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB421 - BOM header has not been changed ?

  The SAP error message CPWB421 indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) header has not been changed. This message typically occurs when you are trying to save or process a BOM in the SAP system, but the system detects that there are no changes made to the BOM header data.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause is that you are attempting to save a BOM after making no actual changes to the header data.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction that expects changes to be made, but you are not modifying any fields.
  User Error: Sometimes, users may think they have made changes when they have not, such as not saving after editing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Changes: Ensure that you have made actual changes to the BOM header before attempting to save. Check fields like the BOM status, validity dates, or any other relevant header information.
  Save Only When Necessary: If you have not