How To Fix RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK014 - Generic article BOM &1 is currently in use

RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Generic article BOM &1 is currently in use

What causes this issue?

When you execute the report, the system locks the generic article BOM
whenever corrections need to be made in the variant BOM.
If the generic article BOM is currently being used by another user, the
BOM structure of the corresponding variant article is not checked.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK014 - Generic article BOM &1 is currently in use ?

  The SAP error message RFM_PP_BOM_CONST_CHK014 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) is currently in use and cannot be modified or deleted. This typically occurs when there are active transactions or processes that are referencing the BOM, such as production orders, purchase orders, or other related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The BOM is being used in an active production order, sales order, or other related documents.
  Locked by Other Users: Another user may have the BOM open for editing or is currently using it in a transaction.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the BOM due to ongoing processes or background jobs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Transactions: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or CS03 (Display BOM) to check if there are any active transactions that reference the BOM.
  If there are active production orders or other documents, you may need to wait until they are completed or closed.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If you suspect that