How To Fix PLMDISCALC018 - Header &1 uses item &2 in order BOM &3 (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLMDISCALC - Messages for LLC calculation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Header &1 uses item &2 in order BOM &3 (&4)

What causes this issue?

&v1&: Header material
&v2&: Item material or item class
&v3&: Order/order item/header material/plant/BOM usage/alternative
&v4&: BOM category and internal BOM number

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLMDISCALC018 - Header &1 uses item &2 in order BOM &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message PLMDISCALC018 typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) configuration. This error indicates that there is a problem with the relationship between the header material and the item in the BOM.
  Cause:
  The error message PLMDISCALC018 is triggered when:
  
  The header material (identified by &1) is trying to use an item (identified by &2) that is not correctly configured or is not valid for the specified BOM (identified by &3).
  There may be inconsistencies in the BOM structure, such as missing components, incorrect item categories, or issues with the item status.
  The item may not be assigned correctly to the header material or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (e.g., CS03) and verify that the BOM for the header material is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the item in question is included in the BOM and is valid.
  
  
  
  Validate Item Status:
  
  Check the status of the item (e.g., whether it is active or inactive) and ensure that it is available for use in the BOM.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Ensure that the item category of the component is appropriate for the BOM. Some item categories may not be allowed in certain BOMs.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Components:
  
  Ensure that all required components are present in the BOM and that there are no missing items.
  
  
  
  Recreate BOM:
  
  If the BOM is corrupted or incorrectly configured, consider recreating the BOM for the header material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on BOM configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM).
  BOM Types: Ensure you are using the correct BOM type for your materials.
  Material Master: Check the material master records for both the header and item materials to ensure they are set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PLMDISCALC018 error in SAP.