How To Fix PLMDISCALC038 - Header (Co-Product) &1 uses item &2 in WBS BOM &3 (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLMDISCALC - Messages for LLC calculation

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Header (Co-Product) &1 uses item &2 in WBS BOM &3 (&4)

What causes this issue?

&v1&: Co-Product
&v2&: Item material or item class
&v3&: WBS element/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 PLMDISCALC038 - Header (Co-Product) &1 uses item &2 in WBS BOM &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message PLMDISCALC038 typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when dealing with Bill of Materials (BOM) for co-products in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the co-product and its associated items in the BOM.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The co-product or its components may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the BOM or WBS that is preventing the system from processing the co-product correctly.
  Item Assignment Issues: The item specified in the error message may not be properly assigned to the WBS BOM or may not exist in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the co-product and its components, such as unit of measure or quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Configuration: Verify that the BOM for the co-product is correctly configured. Ensure that all components are properly defined and assigned.
  Validate Item Assignment: Ensure that the item mentioned in the error message is correctly assigned to the WBS BOM. Check if the item exists in the system and is active.
  Review WBS Structure: Check the WBS structure to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary components are included.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the BOM or WBS data. Correct any inconsistencies found.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling co-products and BOMs in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and C223 (Assign BOM to WBS) to manage BOMs effectively.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and modify BOMs and WBS elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PLMDISCALC038 error in SAP.