How To Fix M_OBOM_WB_GNRL059 - Cannot add an entry below the order BOM header. Please select a component

M_OBOM_WB_GNRL059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_OBOM_WB_GNRL - OEWB: allgemeine Fehlermeldungen

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cannot add an entry below the order BOM header. Please select a component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL059 - Cannot add an entry below the order BOM header. Please select a component ?

  The SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL059 indicates that you are trying to add a component to a Bill of Materials (BOM) in a way that is not allowed by the system. Specifically, the error states that you cannot add an entry below the order BOM header without selecting a component first.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Selection: You may not have selected a valid component or item in the BOM hierarchy before attempting to add a new component.
  Hierarchy Level: You are trying to add a component at the wrong level in the BOM structure. The system requires that you select a parent component before adding a child component.
  BOM Type Restrictions: Certain BOM types may have restrictions on how components can be added or structured.
  User Permissions: There may be restrictions based on user roles or permissions that prevent you from making changes to the BOM.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this