How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS009 - Subordinate BOM exists for material &1

EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS - Messages for BOMBOS Interface

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Subordinate BOM exists for material &1

What causes this issue?

A BOM item (assembly) exists for material &V1&, plant &V2&, and BOM
usage &V3& (alternative BOM &V4&).

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS009 - Details

• The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS009 indicates that there is a subordinate Bill of Materials (BOM) that exists for the specified material. This typically occurs in the context of Product Structure Management or when working with BOMs in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like creating or modifying a BOM) on a material that already has a subordinate BOM defined. A subordinate BOM is a BOM that is linked to another BOM, often used in complex product structures where components are grouped under higher-level assemblies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if there is an existing subordinate BOM for the material in question. You can enter the material number and see the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Structure:
  
  If you need to modify the BOM, ensure that you are aware of the existing subordinate BOMs. You may need