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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 checking the BOM assignments.
  Deactivate Planning Scope: If possible, deactivate or close the planning scope that is using the BOM. This may involve stopping any ongoing planning activities that reference the BOM.
  Remove References: Ensure that there are no active references to the BOM in production orders, planned orders, or other planning-related objects. You may need to complete or delete these orders before marking the BOM as obsolete.
  Consult with Stakeholders: If the BOM is critical for ongoing operations, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., production, planning teams) to determine the best course of action before proceeding with marking it as obsolete.
  Use Alternative BOM: If the BOM needs to be replaced, consider creating a new BOM and updating the relevant planning objects to use the new BOM instead of the one you wish to mark as obsolete.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM) to view and manage BOMs.
  BOM Status: Check the status of the BOM in the system to ensure it is not locked or in a state that prevents changes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management and planning scope to understand the implications of marking a BOM as obsolete.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CPWB855 error and successfully mark the BOM as obsolete when it is no longer in use.