How To Fix MPE_CM_BOM015 - &1 cannot be parent Part Type for &2

MPE_CM_BOM015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_BOM - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 015

• Message text: &1 cannot be parent Part Type for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM015 - &1 cannot be parent Part Type for &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM015 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) configuration, specifically related to the parent part type in a BOM structure. The message typically states that a certain part type cannot be used as a parent for another part type in the BOM hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Part Type Assignment: The part type you are trying to assign as a parent in the BOM is not allowed to be a parent for the specified child part type. This could be due to the configuration settings in the material master or BOM settings.
  BOM Configuration Settings: The system may have specific rules or configurations that restrict certain part types from being used as parents for others. This is often defined in the material type settings or BOM configuration.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on