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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 that the industry sector you are trying to use is included in the allowed list.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material associated with the BOM (Transaction MM03).
  Ensure that the industry sector is correctly defined and matches the allowed sectors for BOM creation.
  
  
  
  Adjust BOM Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the BOM settings to allow the desired industry sector.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM and industry sectors for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  CS01 (Create BOM)
  CS02 (Change BOM)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs in the specified industry sector.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.