How To Fix EAMS_BO503 - Material and Assembly cannot be filled at the same time

EAMS_BO503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_BO - Business Object Layer

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Material and Assembly cannot be filled at the same time

What causes this issue?

You have entered the material and assembly into the object list.

System Response

These material and assembly cannot be together in the same item of the
object list.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EAMS_BO503 - Details

• The SAP error message EAMS_BO503, which states "Material and Assembly cannot be filled at the same time," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a bill of materials (BOM) or during the creation of a production order or maintenance order in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the data entry where both a material and an assembly are being specified simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently filled in both the material and assembly fields in a transaction where only one should be specified.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue in the system that allows for both fields to be populated when they should be mutually exclusive.
  Process Misunderstanding: The user may not fully understand the process requirements for the transaction they are attempting to execute.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Input Fields: Check the transaction screen where the error occurred. Ensure