How To Fix RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK003 - Segmentation data of &1 &2 in variant BOM &3 is not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK - BOM Consistency Check and Correction Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Segmentation data of &1 &2 in variant BOM &3 is not consistent

What causes this issue?

Segmentation data of component &V2& in variant BOM &V3& does not match
the corresponding component in the generic article BOM.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK003 - Segmentation data of &1 &2 in variant BOM &3 is not consistent ?

  The SAP error message RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK003 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the segmentation data of a variant Bill of Materials (BOM). This error typically arises when the system detects that the segmentation data for a specific variant BOM is not aligned or consistent with the expected structure or data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The segmentation data for the specified variant BOM may have been incorrectly maintained or corrupted. This can happen due to manual errors during data entry or updates.
  Missing Segmentation Data: Required segmentation data might be missing for the specified BOM.
  Changes in BOM Structure: If there have been recent changes to the BOM structure or configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies if the segmentation data was not updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the BOM was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be issues with the data integrity during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Data: Review the BOM data for the specified variant. Ensure that all required fields and segmentation data are correctly filled out and consistent.
  Recreate Segmentation Data: If the segmentation data is found to be incorrect or missing, you may need to recreate or update it. This can be done through the BOM maintenance transaction (CS02 or CS03).
  Consistency Check: Use the transaction code CS15 to perform a consistency check on the BOM. This can help identify any inconsistencies in the BOM structure.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that the transport was successful and that all necessary data was included.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for BOM management to ensure that all processes are being followed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS15: BOM Consistency Check
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  User Forums: Engaging with SAP community forums can also be beneficial, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK003.