How To Fix POFO133 - You cannot enter an alternative BOM; portfolio type is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POFO - Portfolio Management

• Message number: 133

• Message text: You cannot enter an alternative BOM; portfolio type is invalid

What causes this issue?

The portfolio type is not defined as relevant for BOM items.

System Response

The system does not allow you to enter an alternative bill of material.

How to fix this error?

Delete your entry or if you need the portfolio type to be relevant for
BOM items, contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing settings for the portfolio type in the Customizing
activity <LS>Maintain Portfolio Type</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POFO133 - You cannot enter an alternative BOM; portfolio type is invalid ?

  The SAP error message POFO133, which states "You cannot enter an alternative BOM; portfolio type is invalid," typically occurs in the context of managing Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with alternative BOMs in a portfolio management scenario.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Portfolio Type: The portfolio type associated with the BOM you are trying to use is not valid for the operation you are attempting. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of alternative BOMs for certain portfolio types.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow alternative BOMs for the specific portfolio type you are working with. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration of the BOM or the portfolio management module.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the BOM or the portfolio type, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the POFO133 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Portfolio Type: Verify that the portfolio type you are using is valid for the operation you are trying to perform. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration: Ensure that the BOM is correctly configured to allow for alternative BOMs. This may involve checking the settings in the BOM master data and ensuring that the alternative BOMs are properly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to BOM and portfolio management to understand the requirements and restrictions associated with alternative BOMs.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the portfolio management module to ensure that alternative BOMs are allowed for the specific portfolio type you are working with.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the BOM and portfolio type to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring BOMs and portfolio types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs effectively.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to BOMs and portfolio management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.