How To Fix CX470 - Changes to the BOM by the user will be ignored

CX470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Changes to the BOM by the user will be ignored

What causes this issue?

In the current configuration scenario, changes to the BOM by the user
are allowed.
In the selected function, the BOM is exploded according to the current
configuration. Any changes made by the user in the current
configuration - added, deleted, or changed items - are ignored.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX470 - Changes to the BOM by the user will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message CX470, which states "Changes to the BOM by the user will be ignored," typically occurs when there are restrictions on modifying a Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of CX470 Error
  
  
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the BOM is marked as "locked" or "released," modifications may be restricted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the BOM. This can be due to user roles and permissions set in the SAP system.
  
  
  Change Management Settings: The system may have change management settings that prevent users from making changes to certain BOMs, especially if they are linked to production orders or other critical processes.
  
  
  BOM Usage: If the BOM is being used in a production