How To Fix IEN258 - BOM item for material &1 has been deleted (new quantity is 0)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: BOM item for material &1 has been deleted (new quantity is 0)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN258 - BOM item for material &1 has been deleted (new quantity is 0) ?

  The SAP error message IEN258 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) item for a specific material has been deleted, and the new quantity for that item is set to zero. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a BOM and one of the components has been removed or its quantity has been set to zero, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted BOM Item: The BOM item for the specified material has been deleted from the BOM.
  Quantity Set to Zero: The quantity of the BOM item has been set to zero, which is not valid as a BOM must have at least one valid component with a positive quantity.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the BOM data, possibly due to manual changes or data migration issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration: 
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (e.g., CS02 for changing BOM) and check the BOM for the specified material.
  Ensure that all required components are present and that their quantities are greater than zero.
  
  
  
  Recreate Deleted Items:
  
  If a component has been deleted, you may need to recreate it in the BOM with the correct quantity.
  Use the transaction CS01 to create a new BOM item if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantities:
  
  If the quantity of a BOM item is mistakenly set to zero, update it to a valid positive number.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the BOM. Lack of permissions can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check the change logs for the BOM to see if there were any recent changes that might have led to the deletion of the BOM item.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on BOM management and error handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  BOM Structure: Understand the structure of BOMs in SAP, including the relationship between materials and their components.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to BOM management or this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in BOMs for further assistance.