How To Fix MU069 - An empties BOM may not be assigned to an empties material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 069

• Message text: An empties BOM may not be assigned to an empties material

What causes this issue?

The material &V1& is an
<DS:GLOS.3526BBC5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>empties material</> and can
therefore be a component in an empties bill of material (BOM). However,
you wanted to assign a further empties BOM to the empties material.
This is not possible since it would result in multilevel BOMs which are
not supported in SAP Retail.
<ZH>Example</>
You want to assign an empties BOM to the full product <LS>JUICE</> in
the unit of measure <LS>crate</>. The empties BOM consists of the
following empties materials:
Material,,Number
BOTTLE,,6
CRATE,,1
It is not possible to assign an empties BOM consisting of the empties
materials <LS>EMPTYCRATE</> (1) and <LS>BOTTLE</> (6) to the empties
material <LS>CRATE</>, and then to assign an empties BOM consisting of
<LS>CRATE</> to the full product <LS>JUICE</>.

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?

Assign the empties BOM to a
<DS:GLOS.352A7ADBD3895CD5E10000009B38F974>full product</>, ensuring
that the full product satisfies the following criteria:
The full product must be assigned to a material type that is not
flagged as an empties material.
You can check this in Customizing for the <LS>Material Master</> in the
activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMS2>Define Attributes of Material
Types</>. The relevant field is <LS>Material type ID</>.
The full product must have the material category
<DS:GLOS.3526BB92AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>single material</> or
<DS:GLOS.3526BC85AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>variant</> of a
<DS:GLOS.3526BC6EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>generic material</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU069 - An empties BOM may not be assigned to an empties material ?

  The SAP error message MU069, which states "An empties BOM may not be assigned to an empties material," typically occurs in the context of managing Bill of Materials (BOM) for materials classified as "empties" (such as returnable packaging or containers). This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a BOM that is designated for empties to a material that is also classified as an empty, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect BOM Assignment: The system is designed to prevent the assignment of a BOM meant for empties to another empty material. This is to ensure that the inventory and accounting processes remain accurate and that the management of returnable packaging is handled correctly.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record for the material in question may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system treating it as an empty when it should not be.
  BOM Type: The BOM type being used may not be appropriate for the material being assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review BOM Assignment: Check the BOM assignment for the material in question. Ensure that the BOM assigned is appropriate for the material type. If the material is an empty, it should not have a BOM assigned that is also for empties.
  Adjust Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for both the material and the BOM. Ensure that the classification of the materials is correct and that they are not both set as empties if they should not be.
  Create a New BOM: If necessary, create a new BOM that is appropriate for the material type you are working with. Ensure that it is not classified as an empty if it is meant for a different type of material.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing BOMs for empties and the rules governing their assignment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Understand the different material types in SAP and how they relate to BOMs. Empties are typically classified under specific material types that may have restrictions.
  BOM Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of BOMs in SAP (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their intended use cases.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on handling BOMs for empties.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to BOMs and material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MU069 error and ensure that your BOM assignments are correctly configured in SAP.