How To Fix MPE_PLAN_EXEC032 - BOM item number exceeded the maximum limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_EXEC - Message Class for Planning to Execution

• Message number: 032

• Message text: BOM item number exceeded the maximum limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_EXEC032 - BOM item number exceeded the maximum limit ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_EXEC032 indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) item number has exceeded the maximum limit allowed in the system. This typically occurs during planning or execution processes when the system tries to process a BOM that contains more items than the configured limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Item Limit: Each BOM in SAP has a maximum number of items that can be included. If a BOM exceeds this limit, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum limit for BOM items is defined in the system settings. If the BOM is designed to include more items than this limit, the error will occur.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, data entry errors or incorrect configurations can lead to an unexpectedly high number of items in a BOM.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review BOM Structure: Check the BOM structure to see if it indeed exceeds the maximum limit. You can do this by navigating to the BOM in