Message type: E = Error
Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -
Message number: 042
Message text: Subitem number has already been assigned
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/PLMI/BO_MBOM042
- Subitem number has already been assigned ?The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM042 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of subitem numbers in a Bill of Materials (BOM). Specifically, it means that the subitem number you are trying to assign has already been used for another item in the BOM.
Cause: Duplicate Subitem Assignment: The subitem number you are trying to assign is already in use for another component in the same BOM. Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the same subitem number being assigned to multiple components. System Configuration: There could be a configuration issue in the BOM settings that allows for duplicate subitem numbers.
Solution: Check Existing Subitems: Review the BOM to see which components are already assigned the subitem number in question. You can do this by navigating to the BOM in the SAP system and checking the subitem assignments. Change Subitem Number: If the subitem number is indeed already assigned,
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