How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS052 - More than one BOM found; limit parameters to select only one BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS - Messages for BOMBOS Interface

• Message number: 052

• Message text: More than one BOM found; limit parameters to select only one BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS052 - More than one BOM found; limit parameters to select only one BOM ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS052 indicates that the system has found more than one Bill of Materials (BOM) that matches the criteria specified in your query or transaction. This situation typically arises when the selection parameters used to retrieve the BOM are not specific enough, leading to multiple BOMs being returned.
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Selection Criteria: The parameters you provided (like material number, plant, etc.) are too broad, resulting in multiple BOMs being found.
  Multiple BOMs for the Same Material: There may be multiple BOMs defined for the same material in the system, possibly due to different versions, usages, or plant-specific BOMs.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the BOM management might not be set correctly, leading to unexpected results.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that you are using specific parameters to narrow down the search. For example, include the plant, BOM usage, or valid-from date to limit the results to a single BOM.
  If you are using a transaction code or report, check if there are additional fields you can fill in to make your search more specific.
  
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CS11 (BOM for a material) to review the existing BOMs for the material in question. This will help you understand why multiple BOMs are being returned.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to BOM management to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no unnecessary duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on BOM management and how to effectively use selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and how they are used in your organization.
  BOM Usage: Familiarize yourself with BOM usage settings, as they can affect which BOM is selected based on the context of the transaction.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to BOM management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully retrieve the desired BOM.