How To Fix M7205 - Caution: Full product has several bills of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Caution: Full product has several bills of material

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out a physical inventory for a material which is
related to an "empties" material. For this material, several BOM's with
different units of measure exist. If there are inventory differences, a
differences posting is carried out for the items (empties) of the BOM
for which a unit of measure was entered. This can lead to incorrect
postings because the empties of the other BOM's are not taken into
account.

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?

Check the postings for the empties on the basis of the physical
inventory documents. In the case of incorrect postings, adjustment of
the stocks is required by way of a physical inventory of the "empties"
material affected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7205 - Caution: Full product has several bills of material ?

  The SAP error message M7205, which states "Caution: Full product has several bills of material," typically occurs in the context of material management and production planning within the SAP system. This message indicates that there are multiple bills of material (BOMs) associated with a single product, which can lead to confusion or errors in production planning and inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple BOMs: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question has more than one BOM defined in the system. This can happen if different versions of the BOM exist for different production scenarios, or if there are errors in the BOM configuration.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the material master or BOM settings may lead to this situation, especially if the BOMs are not properly maintained or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Version Control: If version control is not properly managed, it can lead to multiple active BOMs for the same product.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review BOMs: Check the BOMs associated with the material. You can do this by using transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to see all the BOMs linked to the material.
  Consolidate BOMs: If multiple BOMs are not needed, consider consolidating them into a single BOM. This may involve updating the existing BOM or creating a new one that encompasses all necessary components.
  Version Management: Ensure that version management is properly set up. If different versions of the BOM are required, make sure that the correct version is being used in production planning.
  Data Consistency: Check for data consistency in the material master and BOM settings. Ensure that there are no discrepancies that could lead to confusion.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing BOMs and resolving related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and CS11 (Display BOM for a material).
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, engineering BOM) and their specific uses within your organization.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management that may address this error.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in material management and production planning to ensure they understand how to manage BOMs effectively.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the M7205 error and ensure smoother operations in your SAP environment.