How To Fix /PLMU/UI_MBOM010 - Selected item is not a subassembly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_MBOM -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Selected item is not a subassembly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_MBOM010 - Selected item is not a subassembly ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_MBOM010 Selected item is not a subassembly typically occurs in the context of working with Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, particularly when trying to perform operations that require a selected item to be a subassembly. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Type: The selected item in the BOM is not defined as a subassembly in the system. In SAP, a subassembly is usually an item that can be manufactured or procured and is part of a larger assembly.
  BOM Structure: The BOM structure may not be set up correctly, or the item may not be included in the BOM as a subassembly.
  Item Master Data: The item may not have the correct master data settings that classify it as a subassembly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or BOM settings that prevent the item from being recognized as