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

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