How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS055 - Processing of material BOM not supported for target change number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Processing of material BOM not supported for target change number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS055 - Processing of material BOM not supported for target change number &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS055 indicates that the processing of a material Bill of Materials (BOM) is not supported for the specified target change number. This error typically arises in the context of working with BOMs in SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where change management is involved.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Change Number: The change number specified may not be valid or may not be active for the material BOM you are trying to process.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow processing with the specified change number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the processing of BOMs under certain conditions or for specific change numbers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process BOMs with the specified change number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Number: Verify that the change number you are using is valid and active. You can do this by checking the change management settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., CC01 for creating change numbers).
  BOM Status Review: Ensure that the BOM is in a status that allows processing. You may need to change the status of the BOM or the change number.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to BOM processing and change management. Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent processing with the specified change number.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOM processing and change management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs effectively.
  Change Management: Understand the change management process in SAP, including how change numbers are created, activated, and linked to BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.