How To Fix PMEVC_UI487 - Constraint net &1 at BOM item &2 of material &3 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Constraint net &1 at BOM item &2 of material &3 is not released

What causes this issue?

The constraint net is not released.

System Response

The constraint net will not be effective during runtime.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, release the constraint net.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI487 - Constraint net &1 at BOM item &2 of material &3 is not released ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI487 indicates that there is a constraint on a Bill of Materials (BOM) item that has not been released. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and material management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased BOM: The BOM item in question has not been released for use in production. This means that the item is still in a draft or development state and cannot be utilized in production planning or execution.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to release the BOM.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the BOM that prevents it from being released.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints related to the BOM that need to be resolved before it can be released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the BOM: 
  
  Navigate to the BOM in the SAP system (using transaction codes like CS02 for change or CS01 for create).
  Check the status of the BOM item and release it if it is still in a draft state.
  Ensure that all necessary components and data are correctly defined in the BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to release BOMs. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Data: 
  
  Verify that all required fields in the BOM are filled out correctly. This includes checking for valid materials, quantities, and any other relevant data.
  Look for any warnings or errors in the BOM that may indicate issues that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to BOM management and constraints.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and CS12 (BOM Comparison).
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific requirements.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BOM management and the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on BOM management within SAP to better understand the processes and constraints involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.