How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB007 - Component quantity is not changed.It can be changed using 'Edit BOM Item'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB - Manufacturing Substitute

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Component quantity is not changed.It can be changed using 'Edit BOM Item'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB007 - Component quantity is not changed.It can be changed using 'Edit BOM Item' ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB007 indicates that there is an issue with the component quantity in a Bill of Materials (BOM) during a manufacturing planning process. Specifically, it suggests that the component quantity has not been changed, and it can only be modified using the 'Edit BOM Item' function.
  Cause:
  
  Unchanged Component Quantity: The error typically arises when you attempt to make changes to a BOM or a production order, but the system detects that the component quantity remains the same as it was previously defined.
  BOM Configuration: The BOM may be locked or not editable in the current context, preventing changes to the component quantities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the BOM or the specific item within the BOM.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from allowing changes to the component quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Edit BOM Item: Follow the error message's suggestion to use the 'Edit BOM Item' function. This can typically be done through the following steps:
  
  Navigate to the BOM in the SAP GUI.
  Select the specific BOM item you wish to edit.
  Change the component quantity as needed.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is not locked or in a status that prevents editing. You may need to check with your SAP administrator if the BOM is currently being used in a production order or if it is in a locked state.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to edit BOMs. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If the issue persists, perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the BOM or related master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to BOM management include:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS12: BOM Comparison
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to BOM management and the specific error message.
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with BOM management in SAP, consider seeking training or support from your organization’s SAP team or consulting resources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully modify the component quantity in the BOM.