How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM616 - DP BOM: Invalid BOM Relation found for PPM/PDS in LC

/SAPAPO/TSM616 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 616

• Message text: DP BOM: Invalid BOM Relation found for PPM/PDS in LC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM616 - DP BOM: Invalid BOM Relation found for PPM/PDS in LC ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM616 DP BOM: Invalid BOM Relation found for PPM/PDS in LC typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with Demand Planning (DP) and the Bill of Materials (BOM) relationships in the context of a Production Planning Model (PPM) or a Product Data Structure (PDS).
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an invalid relationship between the BOM and the PPM/PDS in the location context (LC). The possible causes for this error include:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM that is referenced in the PPM/PDS does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Assignment: The BOM may not be correctly assigned to the PPM/PDS, or the assignment may be pointing to an incorrect or obsolete BOM.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the BOM and the PPM/PDS, such as differences in component quantities or missing components.
  Location-Specific Issues: