How To Fix MPE_RTG_UI231 - BOM item &1 w/o obj. dependency must not be assigned to logical component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_RTG_UI - Messages for Routing Maintenance

• Message number: 231

• Message text: BOM item &1 w/o obj. dependency must not be assigned to logical component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI231 - BOM item &1 w/o obj. dependency must not be assigned to logical component ?

  The SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI231 indicates that there is a Bill of Material (BOM) item that is assigned to a logical component but does not have an object dependency. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when managing BOMs in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Dependency: The BOM item is expected to have an object dependency defined, but it does not. Object dependencies are used in variant configuration to define how components are related to each other based on certain characteristics.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM might be incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies in how items are assigned to logical components.
  Logical Component Assignment: The logical component may not be set up correctly, or the BOM item is not suitable for the logical component it is assigned to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Dependencies:
  
  Go to the BOM item in question and check if it has an associated object dependency. If not, you will need to create one.
  Use transaction code CS01 to create or modify the BOM and ensure that the object dependencies are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly configured for the logical component. You can use transaction code CS02 to modify the BOM and check the settings.
  Verify that the BOM item is appropriate for the logical component it is assigned to.
  
  
  
  Logical Component Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the logical component to ensure it is correctly defined and that it can accept the BOM items assigned to it.
  Use transaction code C223 to review the configuration of the logical components.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to BOMs and object dependencies to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  C223: Maintain Logical Components
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MPE_RTG_UI231 and ensure that your BOM items are correctly configured with the necessary object dependencies.