How To Fix MPE_CM_BOM033 - Changes cannot be saved as parent part type already exists

MPE_CM_BOM033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_BOM - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Changes cannot be saved as parent part type already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM033 - Changes cannot be saved as parent part type already exists ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM033 indicates that there is an issue with saving changes to a Bill of Materials (BOM) because the parent part type already exists. This typically occurs in the context of managing BOMs in SAP, particularly when trying to create or modify a BOM for a material that is already defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Parent Part: The parent part (material) you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system with the same configuration or type.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: There may be an attempt to create a BOM for a material that is not allowed due to existing configurations or restrictions in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from saving the changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: Verify if a BOM