How To Fix MU065 - The BOM deletion flag for material &1 has been cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 065

• Message text: The BOM deletion flag for material &1 has been cancelled

What causes this issue?

In a previous dialog step, you deleted the bill of material (BOM) for
the material &V1&. You now want to process the BOM again.

System Response

The system has cancelled the internal deletion indicator for the BOM.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure you want to delete the BOM, you must delete it again at
the end of this dialog step. Otherwise, you can continue to process the
BOM as required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU065 - The BOM deletion flag for material &1 has been cancelled ?

  The SAP error message MU065 indicates that the deletion flag for a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material has been canceled. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete or modify a BOM that has been marked for deletion, but the deletion flag has been removed or is not set correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Not Set: The BOM for the material in question may not have the deletion flag set properly, which means it cannot be deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the BOM that prevent it from being deleted. For example, if the BOM is still being used in production orders or other processes, the system will not allow deletion.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to delete the BOM or to set the deletion flag.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how BOMs are managed and deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Status: Verify the status of the BOM in question. Ensure that the deletion flag is set correctly. You can do this by navigating to the BOM in the SAP system and checking its details.
  Remove Dependencies: If there are any dependencies (like production orders or other references), you may need to remove or complete those before you can delete the BOM.
  Set Deletion Flag: If the BOM is intended to be deleted, ensure that the deletion flag is set correctly. You can do this in the BOM maintenance transaction (CS02) by selecting the appropriate BOM and setting the deletion flag.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the BOM has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect BOM deletion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs.
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling BOM deletion flags.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-related issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MU065 error and manage the BOM as needed.