How To Fix M_OBOM_WB_GNRL027 - Function is not possible (there are already order BOMs!)

M_OBOM_WB_GNRL027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_OBOM_WB_GNRL - OEWB: allgemeine Fehlermeldungen

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Function is not possible (there are already order BOMs!)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL027 - Function is not possible (there are already order BOMs!) ?

  The SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL027 indicates that a function you are trying to perform is not possible because there are already order Bill of Materials (BOMs) associated with the material in question. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a BOM for a material that already has existing order BOMs.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected existing order BOMs for the material you are working with. In SAP, an order BOM is a specific type of BOM that is linked to production orders, and the system restricts certain operations on materials that already have these BOMs defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Order BOMs:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if there are existing order BOMs for the material. This will help you confirm that the BOMs are indeed present.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change Existing Order BOMs:
  
  If you