How To Fix FRMLINF119 - Material is not identical to header material &1 of existing BOM

FRMLINF119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLINF - RMS-FRM: Messages f. Info System (Search/Output Fct.)Formula

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Material is not identical to header material &1 of existing BOM

What causes this issue?

You want to generate a bill of material (BOM) again. However, the
material you selected is not identical to the header material of the
existing BOM. This may be due to the following reasons:
The output material in the formula has been changed since the BOM was
last generated.
You have chosen a different material when manufacturing co-products
than during the last BOM generation.

System Response

The BOM is not created again.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLINF119 - Material is not identical to header material &1 of existing BOM ?

  The SAP error message FRMLINF119 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material you are trying to use in a Bill of Materials (BOM) and the header material of an existing BOM. This typically occurs when you are attempting to create or modify a BOM and the material specified does not match the material defined in the BOM header.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Mismatch: The material you are trying to add or modify in the BOM does not match the header material of the BOM. This can happen if you are trying to add components from a different material or if there is a typo in the material number.
  Incorrect BOM Usage: You might be trying to use a BOM that is not intended for the material you are working with.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow changes or additions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Numbers: Check the material number you are