How To Fix M_OBOM_WB_GNRL016 - Order BOM for order &1, item &2 was not changed

M_OBOM_WB_GNRL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_OBOM_WB_GNRL - OEWB: allgemeine Fehlermeldungen

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Order BOM for order &1, item &2 was not changed

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M_OBOM_WB_GNRL016 - Details

• The SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL016 indicates that there was an attempt to change a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific order and item, but the change was not successful. This error can occur in various scenarios, typically when working with production orders or maintenance orders in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow changes to the BOM. For example, if the order is already completed or technically closed, changes to the BOM may not be permitted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the BOM for the specified order and item.
  BOM Locking: The BOM might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes from being made.
  Incorrect BOM Assignment: The BOM being referenced may not be correctly assigned to the order or item, leading to the inability to make changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in