How To Fix MPE_VERSBOM036 - Item &1: BOM item quantity must be equal to number of instances

MPE_VERSBOM036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_VERSBOM - Messages for Consumer Grade APIs to Manage Version BOM

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Item &1: BOM item quantity must be equal to number of instances

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_VERSBOM036 - Item &1: BOM item quantity must be equal to number of instances ?

  The SAP error message MPE_VERSBOM036 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity specified for a Bill of Materials (BOM) item and the number of instances of that item that are being used in a particular context, such as in a production order or a material requirement planning (MRP) run.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Mismatch in Quantity: The quantity of the BOM item defined in the BOM does not match the quantity required for the production order or the assembly process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the BOM item may not be set up correctly, leading to an inconsistency in the expected quantity.
  Multiple Instances: If the BOM item is supposed to be used multiple times (for example, in a multi-level BOM), the system expects the quantity to reflect that.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during BOM creation or modification can lead to incorrect quantities being set.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the