How To Fix MU080 - An empties bill of material already exists for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 080

• Message text: An empties bill of material already exists for material &1

What causes this issue?

You want to reset the <DS:DE.W_MITLEERG>With Empties Bill of Material
</> indicator although one or more empties bills of material have
already been assigned to the material.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

If you want to remove the indicator, you must first delete the bills of
material for empties that have already been assigned. You can remove a
bill of material for empties every time you call the transaction. This
is, however, only possigle if the
<DS:GLOS.352A7ADBD3895CD5E10000009B38F974>full product</> is not yet
listed in purchase orders or sales documents and no stock yet exists
for the full product.

Procedure for System Administrators

If this indicator is lacking although bills of material for empties
exists, you may encounter problems when managing empties (purchase
orders, stocks, sales orders).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU080 - An empties bill of material already exists for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MU080 indicates that there is already an existing empties bill of material (BOM) for the specified material. This typically occurs in the context of managing returnable packaging or containers in SAP, where the system is trying to create a new BOM for a material that already has one defined.
  Cause:
  
  Existing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that a BOM for the specified material already exists in the system. This can happen if the user is attempting to create a new empties BOM without first checking for existing entries.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered the material number incorrectly or is trying to create a BOM for a material that is not intended to have multiple BOMs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: 
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM already exists for the specified material. If it does, you can view the details and determine if it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing BOM: 
  
  If the existing BOM is not suitable, you can either modify it using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) or delete it if it is no longer needed (using transaction code CS01 to create a new one after deletion).
  
  
  
  Create a New BOM: 
  
  If you need to create a new BOM for a different purpose, ensure that you are using a different material number or that the existing BOM is appropriately adjusted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management and empties handling to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify BOMs in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or enhancements related to empties BOMs.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for BOMs in the SAP system to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management (MM) for further assistance.