How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS082 - BOM item has global dependency assigned; you cannot edit it here

/PLMI/AL_GSS082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: BOM item has global dependency assigned; you cannot edit it here

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS082 - BOM item has global dependency assigned; you cannot edit it here ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS082 indicates that you are trying to edit a Bill of Materials (BOM) item that has a global dependency assigned to it. This means that the BOM item is linked to a global dependency, which restricts direct editing in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Global Dependency: The BOM item is associated with a global dependency, which is a type of dependency that applies across multiple BOMs or materials. This is often used to manage complex product structures where certain components are shared among different products.
  Editing Restrictions: Due to the nature of global dependencies, SAP restricts editing of these items in certain transactions to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependency Assignment: Review the BOM item to understand the global dependency assigned. You can do this by navigating to the BOM in the relevant transaction (e.g., CS02 for changing BOM) and checking the dependencies.
  Edit in Dependency Management: If you need to