How To Fix OQ_C617 - BOM indicator &1 not valid

OQ_C617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_C - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Fuels

• Message number: 617

• Message text: BOM indicator &1 not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_C617 - BOM indicator &1 not valid ?

  The SAP error message OQ_C617 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) indicator in the system. Specifically, it means that the BOM indicator you are trying to use is not valid for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BOM Indicator: The BOM indicator specified does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The BOM indicator may not be configured properly in the system settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or BOM data may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the BOM indicator.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Indicator: Verify that the BOM indicator you are using is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the BOM settings.
  
  Go to the transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) and check the BOM indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the BOM indicator