How To Fix PHIN421 - No superior object; BOM item cannot be removed

PHIN421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 421

• Message text: No superior object; BOM item cannot be removed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN421 - No superior object; BOM item cannot be removed ?

  The SAP error message PHIN421 "No superior object; BOM item cannot be removed" typically occurs when you are trying to delete or remove a Bill of Materials (BOM) item that is linked to a superior object (like a parent assembly) that does not exist or is not properly defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the BOM item is part of a multi-level BOM structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Superior Object: The superior object (parent assembly) that the BOM item is associated with does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect BOM Structure: The BOM item may not be correctly linked to its superior object, leading to inconsistencies in the BOM structure.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues in the BOM records, causing the system to not recognize the relationship between the BOM item and its superior object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Superior Object: Verify that the superior