How To Fix EI108 - Invalid BOM, e.g. due to date, deletion flag or status

EI108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Invalid BOM, e.g. due to date, deletion flag or status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI108 - Invalid BOM, e.g. due to date, deletion flag or status ?

  The SAP error message EI108 "Invalid BOM" typically indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) that you are trying to use in your transaction. This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  Causes of EI108 Error
  
  
  Date Validity: The BOM may not be valid for the date you are trying to use it. Each BOM has a validity period defined by a start and end date. If the current date falls outside this range, the BOM will be considered invalid.
  
  
  Deletion Flag: The BOM may have been marked for deletion. If a BOM is flagged for deletion, it cannot be used in production or other processes.
  
  
  Status Issues: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow it to be used. For example, it might be in a "not released" status.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Issues: The BOM may not be valid for the specific plant you are trying to