How To Fix /PLMI/NAV_API004 - Only relevant for material BOM items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/NAV_API -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Only relevant for material BOM items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/NAV_API004 - Only relevant for material BOM items ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/NAV_API004 Only relevant for material BOM items typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing in SAP. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform is only applicable to material BOM items, and the item you are working with does not meet this criterion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item you are trying to process is not a material BOM item. It could be a non-material item or a different type of BOM (like a document BOM).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected item types for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong item or using an incorrect reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Item Type: Check the item you are trying to process. Ensure that it is indeed a material