How To Fix IEN268 - Deleting BOM item for material &1

IEN268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Deleting BOM item for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN268 - Deleting BOM item for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message IEN268 typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a Bill of Materials (BOM) item for a material that is not allowed to be deleted. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  BOM Item in Use: The BOM item you are trying to delete may be in use in production orders, purchase orders, or other dependent objects.
  BOM Status: The BOM may have a status that prevents deletion, such as being marked as "locked" or "not active."
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other BOMs, materials, or production processes that prevent deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete BOM items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the BOM item is being used in any production orders, purchase orders, or other processes. If it is, you may need to delete or change those dependent objects first.
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