How To Fix FSH_PP_MD126 - You cannot change the component material in generic BOM

FSH_PP_MD126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 126

• Message text: You cannot change the component material in generic BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD126 - You cannot change the component material in generic BOM ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD126, which states "You cannot change the component material in generic BOM," typically occurs when you are trying to modify a component material in a generic Bill of Materials (BOM). This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with generic BOMs, which are used to represent a group of similar products.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic BOM Restrictions: In SAP, a generic BOM is designed to represent a family of products that share common components. The system restricts changes to the component materials to maintain the integrity of the generic structure.
  Material Type: The material you are trying to change may be linked to a specific material type that does not allow modifications in a generic BOM context.
  Status of the BOM: The BOM may be in a status that does not permit changes, such as being locked or in a released state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Specific BOM: If you need to change the component