How To Fix MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG015 - BOM version is outdated

MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: BOM version is outdated

What causes this issue?

You have updated the BOM, but you have not yet re-exploded it.

System Response

Production engineers create BOMs for major assemblies to define the
installation kits needed to make a major assembly. Networks drive the
assembly of installation kits. The network?s BOM version is outdated,
which could result in missing installation kits.

How to fix this error?

Re-explode the current BOM version, either in this app or using
transaction <AB>CN33_N</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG015 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG015 indicating that the "BOM version is outdated" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an attempt to use a Bill of Materials (BOM) that is no longer valid or has not been updated to reflect the latest changes in the product structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Outdated BOM Version: The BOM version being referenced is not the latest one. This can happen if changes were made to the BOM but the system is still referencing an older version.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to the use of outdated BOM data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the BOM management or related modules can lead to this error.
  User Error: The user may be trying to access a BOM that has been deleted or marked as obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Versions: Verify the BOM version