How To Fix O3172 - Oil BOM header material has to be either a TDP or HPM material

O3172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Oil BOM header material has to be either a TDP or HPM material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3172 - Oil BOM header material has to be either a TDP or HPM material ?

  The SAP error message O3172, which states "Oil BOM header material has to be either a TDP or HPM material," typically occurs in the context of creating or managing Bill of Materials (BOM) for oil products in SAP. This error indicates that the material specified as the header for the BOM does not meet the required classification for oil materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The header material for the BOM must be classified as either a TDP (Technical Data Package) or HPM (High Performance Material). If the material is of a different type, the system will throw this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define which material types are acceptable for oil BOMs.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the header material may not be set up correctly, lacking the necessary classifications or attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the header material of the BOM is indeed classified