How To Fix CU402 - POS_NR (&1) in BOM of (&2) not defined

CU402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: POS_NR (&1) in BOM of (&2) not defined

What causes this issue?

In a dependency, you refer to an item in a BOM by its item number.
However, the BOM has no item with this item number.

System Response

Download error.

How to fix this error?

For more information on the error environment, see the application log.
Check the dependency.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU402 - POS_NR (&1) in BOM of (&2) not defined ?

  The SAP error message CU402 indicates that there is a problem with the Bill of Materials (BOM) configuration in the system. Specifically, the error message states that a particular "POS_NR" (position number) in the BOM for a specified material is not defined. This typically means that the system is trying to reference a component or item in the BOM that does not exist or is not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Component: The position number referenced in the BOM does not have a corresponding component defined.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may not have been created or maintained correctly, leading to missing or incorrect entries.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the BOM that were not properly saved or updated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or edit the BOM, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (e.g.,