How To Fix MPE_PLAN_PV004 - &1:BOM exists &2 &3

MPE_PLAN_PV004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_PV - Production Version

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1:BOM exists &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV004 - &1:BOM exists &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV004 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) in the planning process. The message format suggests that it is informing you that a BOM exists for a specific material and plant combination, which may not be expected in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  BOM Exists: The error indicates that a BOM exists for the material in the specified plant. This could be due to:
  
  The material is set up for production or planning, and the system is trying to process it in a way that conflicts with the existing BOM.
  The BOM may not be correctly configured or may not match the expected structure for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material master or BOM settings that is causing the system to throw this error.
  
  
  Planning