How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM028 - Released Version BOM cannot be deleted.

/PLMI/BO_MBOM028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Released Version BOM cannot be deleted.

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/PLMI/BO_MBOM028 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM028 Released Version BOM cannot be deleted typically occurs when you attempt to delete a Bill of Materials (BOM) that is in a released status. In SAP, released BOMs are considered to be in use and cannot be deleted directly to maintain data integrity and avoid disruptions in production processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Released Status: The BOM you are trying to delete is in a released status, which means it is actively being used in production or planning.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the BOM in other documents, such as production orders, purchase orders, or other BOMs.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete a released BOM.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Status: If you need to delete the BOM, you first need to change its status from "Released" to "Inactive" or "Not Released". This can typically be done through the BOM maintenance transaction (e.g., CS02).
  
  Navigate to the BOM transaction