How To Fix CPWB855 - Marking Obsolete is not possible. This BOM is used in Planning Scope &1

CPWB855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Marking Obsolete is not possible. This BOM is used in Planning Scope &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB855 - Marking Obsolete is not possible. This BOM is used in Planning Scope &1 ?

  The SAP error message CPWB855 indicates that you are trying to mark a Bill of Materials (BOM) as obsolete, but the system is preventing this action because the BOM is currently being used in a planning scope. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Planning Scope: The BOM is linked to a planning scope that is currently active. This means that the BOM is being utilized in planning processes, such as production planning or material requirements planning (MRP).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to this BOM in other planning objects, such as production orders, planned orders, or other BOMs.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that marking a BOM as obsolete does not disrupt ongoing planning activities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Planning Scope: Identify the planning scope that is using the BOM. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning scope settings in SAP and