How To Fix MU062 - The material &1 is used in purchasing documents; only display possible

MU062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 062

• Message text: The material &1 is used in purchasing documents; only display possible

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change a bill of material (BOM) for the
<DS:GLOS.3526BBD7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>structured material</> &V1&.
However, this material is already used in purchasing documents (such as
purchase orders). To prevent data inconsistencies, the BOM may no
longer be changed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE BOM OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MU062 - Details

• The SAP error message MU062 indicates that a material is currently being used in purchasing documents, which means that it cannot be changed or deleted in the material master. This is a protective measure to prevent inconsistencies in the system, as changes to materials that are referenced in purchasing documents could lead to data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to make changes to a material that is linked to existing purchasing documents, such as purchase orders, contracts, or requisitions. The system restricts modifications to ensure that the integrity of these documents is maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Display Mode: If you only need to view the material details, you can proceed in display mode. This will allow you to see the information without making any changes.
  
  
  Check Purchasing Documents: If you need to make changes to the material, first check which purchasing documents are referencing