How To Fix CPWB856 - Marking Obsolete is not possible. This BOM is used as Production Version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Marking Obsolete is not possible. This BOM is used as Production Version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB856 - Marking Obsolete is not possible. This BOM is used as Production Version ?

  The SAP error message CPWB856 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 as a production version. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Active Production Version: The BOM you are trying to mark as obsolete is linked to a production version. Production versions are used in production planning and execution, and they require a valid BOM to function.
  Dependencies: The BOM may have dependencies in other areas of the system, such as routing or production orders, which also prevent it from being marked as obsolete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Production Versions:
  
  Navigate to the production version settings (Transaction code: C223 or C202) and check if the BOM is assigned to any production versions.
  If it is, you will need to either delete the production version or change its assignment to a different BOM before you can mark the original BOM as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no active production orders or planned orders that reference the BOM. You may need to complete or delete these orders.
  Check for any other dependencies in routing or other related master data.
  
  
  
  Change BOM Status:
  
  If you need to keep the BOM for historical purposes, consider changing its status instead of marking it as obsolete. This can be done by setting it to "inactive" rather than obsolete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management and production versions for additional guidance on handling BOMs and production versions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  C202: Display Production Versions
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., standard BOM, variant BOM) and their implications on production versions.
  
  
  Production Planning: Familiarize yourself with the production planning process in SAP, including how BOMs and production versions interact.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CPWB856 error and manage your BOMs effectively within SAP.