How To Fix MPE_MIGRATION_MSG027 - BOM version exists for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_MIGRATION_MSG -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: BOM version exists for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_MIGRATION_MSG027 - BOM version exists for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_MIGRATION_MSG027 indicates that there is an existing Bill of Materials (BOM) version for the specified material. This error typically arises during data migration or when trying to create or modify BOMs in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has detected that a BOM version already exists for the material you are trying to work with. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to create a new BOM for a material that already has an existing BOM version.
  Trying to migrate data into the system where the BOM version for the material is already present.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing BOM Versions:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM version already exists for the material in question. If it does, you may need to decide whether to modify the existing BOM or create a new version.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing BOM:
  
  If the existing BOM is not needed, you can delete it using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) or CS05 (Delete BOM).
  If you need to keep the existing BOM, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Create a New BOM Version:
  
  If you need to create a new BOM version, ensure that you are using the correct versioning strategy. You can create a new version by using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) and specifying a new version number.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Considerations:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, ensure that your migration data does not conflict with existing data in the system. You may need to adjust your migration files to account for existing BOMs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on BOM management and versioning.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM (Bill of Materials): A BOM is a comprehensive list of materials, components, and assemblies required to manufacture a product.
  Version Management: SAP allows for version management of BOMs, enabling users to maintain multiple versions of a BOM for different production scenarios or changes over time.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS05: Delete BOM
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your BOMs effectively in SAP.