How To Fix IH128 - The bills of material were only partly copied

IH128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 128

• Message text: The bills of material were only partly copied

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IH128 - Details

• The SAP error message IH128, which states "The bills of material were only partly copied," typically occurs during the process of copying or creating a production order, maintenance order, or similar transactions where bills of material (BOM) are involved. This error indicates that not all components of the BOM could be copied to the order due to various reasons.
  Causes of IH128 Error
  
  Missing BOM Components: Some components in the BOM may not be available or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow it to be copied (e.g., inactive or not released).
  Plant or Location Issues: The BOM may not be valid for the plant or location specified in the order.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, the system may not be able to determine which version to copy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data