How To Fix HFE_MSG000 - You cannot change the order of a locked BOM item.

HFE_MSG000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HFE_MSG - Handover to Manufacturing Messages

• Message number: 000

• Message text: You cannot change the order of a locked BOM item.

What causes this issue?

The BOM item is locked as it has a future valid date and is not valid
for the current planning scope.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HFE_MSG000 - You cannot change the order of a locked BOM item. ?

  The SAP error message HFE_MSG000 ("You cannot change the order of a locked BOM item") typically occurs when you are trying to modify the order of items in a Bill of Materials (BOM) that contains one or more items that are currently locked. This locking can happen for various reasons, such as the BOM being in use in a production order, being locked for editing by another user, or being part of a change management process.
  Causes:
  
  Locked BOM Item: The specific BOM item you are trying to reorder is locked, preventing any changes to its position.
  Active Production Orders: If the BOM is associated with active production orders, it may be locked to prevent changes that could affect production.
  Change Management: The BOM may be under a change management process, which locks certain items until the process is completed.
  User Lock: Another user may have the BOM open for editing, causing a temporary lock.
  
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