How To Fix PS_MSGS017 - No items to be updated to material BOM

PS_MSGS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS_MSGS - Message class for bom updation for PS

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No items to be updated to material BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS_MSGS017 - No items to be updated to material BOM ?

  The SAP error message PS_MSGS017 ("No items to be updated to material BOM") typically occurs when you are trying to update a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, but the system does not find any items that meet the criteria for the update. This can happen for several reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Changes Made: The items you are trying to update may not have any changes compared to the existing BOM.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to identify the items for the update may not match any existing BOM items.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow updates (e.g., it is locked or in a different status).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the BOM.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the update from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
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