How To Fix /SAPAPO/EOGL161 - (&) Error in calc. of comp. & (item &) in BOM of material &

/SAPAPO/EOGL161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/EOGL -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: (&) Error in calc. of comp. & (item &) in BOM of material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOGL161 - (&) Error in calc. of comp. & (item &) in BOM of material & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOGL161 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the calculation of a component in a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM Data: The BOM for the specified material or component may not be maintained correctly or may be missing entirely.
  Incorrect Component Configuration: The component may not be configured properly in the system, leading to calculation errors.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as unit of measure, validity dates, or other attributes.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, the system may be trying to access a version that is not valid or does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  System