How To Fix FSH_PP_MD102 - You cannot use generic material &1 as a component for BOM &2

FSH_PP_MD102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 102

• Message text: You cannot use generic material &1 as a component for BOM &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a BOM component that is a generic material. A generic
material can be entered as a BOM component only if the bill of material
is also for a generic material.

System Response

Enter a component that is a:
Single material
Variant of a generic material
Sales set
Prepack
Display

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 FSH_PP_MD102 - You cannot use generic material &1 as a component for BOM &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD102, which states "You cannot use generic material &1 as a component for BOM &2," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management in SAP, particularly when dealing with generic materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material Restrictions: The error indicates that the material you are trying to use as a component in the BOM is a generic material. In SAP, generic materials are often used for planning purposes and cannot be directly assigned as components in a BOM.
  BOM Type: The type of BOM you are trying to create or modify may not support the use of generic materials. For example, certain BOM types are designed for specific materials and may not allow generic materials as components.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of generic materials in BOMs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Specific Materials: Instead of using a generic material, replace it with a specific