How To Fix PDCNVN202 - Change not possible because BOM header was not found

PDCNVN202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDCNVN - Messages for iPPE-to-BOM Converter

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Change not possible because BOM header was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDCNVN202 - Change not possible because BOM header was not found ?

  The SAP error message PDCNVN202 indicates that a change cannot be made because the Bill of Materials (BOM) header was not found. This error typically occurs in the context of working with BOMs in SAP, particularly when trying to modify or access a BOM that does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent BOM: The BOM you are trying to change may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the BOM number or the BOM not being created yet.
  Incorrect Plant or Version: The BOM might exist, but it could be for a different plant or version than the one you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the BOM.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that prevent the system from locating the BOM header.
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