How To Fix /PLMI/BO_RFO011 - Component type defined at spec. &1 is not allowed for item type &2

/PLMI/BO_RFO011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_RFO -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Component type defined at spec. &1 is not allowed for item type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RFO011 - Component type defined at spec. &1 is not allowed for item type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RFO011 indicates that there is a mismatch between the component type defined in the specification and the item type being used in a particular context. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where specifications and item types are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The component type specified in the material specification does not match the allowed item type for the operation you are trying to perform.
  There may be a configuration issue where the item type is not set up to accept the specified component type.
  The item type may be restricted to certain component types based on business rules or system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Specification:
  
  Go to the specification in question and verify the component type defined there. Ensure that it is appropriate for the item type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Item