How To Fix /CUM/ORDER068 - Start by expanding BOM

/CUM/ORDER068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ORDER -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Start by expanding BOM

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/CUM/ORDER068 - Details

• The SAP error message /CUM/ORDER068 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) when trying to process a production order or a related operation. The message suggests that the system requires the BOM to be expanded before proceeding with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  BOM Not Expanded: The primary cause of this error is that the BOM for the material in question has not been fully expanded. This means that the system does not have all the necessary components and their quantities to proceed with the production order.
  Missing Components: There may be components in the BOM that are not available or not defined correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the BOM or the production order itself.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not be compatible with the BOM structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Expand the BOM: 
  
  Go to the transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM).
  Enter the