How To Fix MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS046 - BOM item &1 already existis in current shop floor routing

MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS - Manage Production Routing Version

• Message number: 046

• Message text: BOM item &1 already existis in current shop floor routing

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MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS046 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS046 indicates that there is an issue with a Bill of Materials (BOM) item that already exists in the current shop floor routing. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a routing and the system detects that the BOM item you are working with is already associated with an existing routing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate BOM Item: The BOM item you are trying to add or modify is already linked to another routing in the system.
  Incorrect Routing Version: You may be trying to use a routing version that is not compatible with the BOM item.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong item number or routing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Routings: Review the existing routings in the system to see if the BOM item is already assigned. You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and