How To Fix PLMDISCALC057 - Header (main part) &1 uses item &2 in BOM &3 (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLMDISCALC - Messages for LLC calculation

• Message number: 057

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

What causes this issue?

&v1&: Main part of discontinuation group
&v2&: Item material or item class
&v3&: 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 PLMDISCALC057 - Header (main part) &1 uses item &2 in BOM &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message PLMDISCALC057 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 PLMDISCALC057 is triggered when:
  
  The header material (main part) is trying to use an item that is not correctly defined or is not valid in the context of the BOM.
  There may be inconsistencies in the BOM structure, such as missing components or incorrect item categories.
  The item may not be assigned to the correct BOM or may not exist in the system.
  There could be issues with the status of the BOM, such as it being inactive or not released.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (e.g., CS03) and check the BOM for the header material. Ensure that the item in question is correctly defined and exists in the BOM.
  
  
  
  Validate Item Status:
  
  Ensure that the item is active and has the correct status. If the item is inactive or not released, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Verify 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 components required for the BOM are present and correctly defined. If any components are missing, add them to the BOM.
  
  
  
  Recreate BOM:
  
  If the BOM is corrupted or has inconsistencies, consider recreating the BOM from scratch.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  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 data for both the header and item materials to ensure they are correctly set up.
  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 PLMDISCALC057 error message in SAP.