How To Fix CU768 - Enter the BOM application first

CU768 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Enter the BOM application first

What causes this issue?

You are defining BOM explosion settings for configuration. This
requires you to enter a BOM application.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a BOM application.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CU768 - Details

• The SAP error message CU768 ("Enter the BOM application first") typically occurs when you are trying to access a function or transaction related to Bill of Materials (BOM) without first selecting or entering the BOM application context. This error is common in scenarios where the system expects you to be in a specific mode or application before proceeding with certain actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Navigation: You may have navigated directly to a function that requires a BOM context without first selecting or entering the BOM application.
  Missing BOM Context: The system requires that you specify a BOM or BOM-related data before performing the action you are attempting.
  Transaction Code Misuse: You might be using a transaction code that is not intended for the current context or that requires prior steps to be completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter BOM Application: Ensure that you are in the correct BOM application. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction code