How To Fix /PLMI/BO_RFO016 - Comp. type &1 not valid for item type &2, comp. type &3 from spec. taken

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_RFO -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Comp. type &1 not valid for item type &2, comp. type &3 from spec. taken

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RFO016 - Comp. type &1 not valid for item type &2, comp. type &3 from spec. taken ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RFO016 indicates that there is a mismatch between the component type and the item type in a specific context, typically related to the configuration of a bill of materials (BOM) or a similar structure in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The component type specified for an item does not match the expected type for that item in the context of the BOM or the configuration being processed.
  There may be a configuration issue where the component type is not valid for the item type being referenced.
  The item type may not be correctly defined in the system, or the component type may not be correctly assigned to the item type in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the item type and component type in the relevant transaction (e.g., CS01 for BOM creation, CS02 for BOM change).
  Ensure that the component type is valid for the specified item type.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Settings:
  
  Go to the BOM settings and check if the component type is correctly assigned to the item type.
  Make sure that the item type is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials involved. Ensure that the material master records are correctly set up and that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, etc.) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to BOM and item types to understand the valid combinations of component types and item types.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Combinations:
  
  If possible, test with different combinations of item types and component types to identify valid configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01 (Create BOM)
  CS02 (Change BOM)
  CS03 (Display BOM)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on BOM configuration and item types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /PLMI/BO_RFO016.