How To Fix /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3157 - BOM for material &1 (&2/&3) &4 will be deleted in GTS system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3 -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: BOM for material &1 (&2/&3) &4 will be deleted in GTS system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3157 - BOM for material &1 (&2/&3) &4 will be deleted in GTS system ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3157 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material in the Global Trade Services (GTS) system is set to be deleted. This message typically arises in the context of managing materials and their associated data in SAP GTS, particularly when there are changes or updates to the BOM that affect its validity or relevance.
  Cause:
  
  
  BOM Deletion: The primary cause of this error is that the BOM for the specified material is being marked for deletion in the GTS system. This could happen due to:
  
  Changes in the material master data.
  Changes in the BOM structure or components.
  Manual deletion or updates in the GTS system that affect the BOM.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be inconsistencies between the SAP ERP system and the GTS system, leading to the deletion of BOMs that are still in use or required.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the GTS system or the integration between SAP ERP and GTS can lead to unexpected deletions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Status: Verify the status of the BOM in the SAP ERP system. Ensure that it is still valid and has not been marked for deletion.
  
  
  Data Synchronization: Ensure that the data between the SAP ERP and GTS systems is synchronized. You may need to run data synchronization jobs or check for any errors in the data transfer process.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs in both the ERP and GTS systems to identify any recent changes that may have triggered the deletion.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the GTS system to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling BOMs. This includes checking the integration settings with the ERP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP GTS Documentation: Review the official SAP GTS documentation for information on BOM management and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on BOM management in GTS.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent the BOM from being deleted in the GTS system.