How To Fix CUOBOM1166 - Industry sector &1 is not allowed

CUOBOM1166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUOBOM1 - Configurable Order BOM

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Industry sector &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUOBOM1166 - Industry sector &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CUOBOM1166, which states "Industry sector &1 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the industry sector specified in the BOM is not permitted for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Industry Sector: The industry sector specified in the BOM does not match the allowed industry sectors defined in the system for the material or the BOM type.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict certain industry sectors from being used in BOMs.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the restriction on the industry sector.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Industry Sector Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for BOM settings and check the allowed industry sectors for the BOM type you are working with.
  Ensure