How To Fix STEP780 - * Header of the Material BOM *

STEP780 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 780

• Message text: * Header of the Material BOM *

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP780 - * Header of the Material BOM * ?

  The SAP error message STEP780 typically relates to issues with the header of a Material Bill of Materials (BOM). This error can occur during various operations, such as creating, changing, or displaying a BOM. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The BOM header may have missing or incorrect data, such as the material number, plant, or BOM usage.
  Invalid Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow changes or displays, such as being locked or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the BOM.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper handling of BOMs.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database that affect the BOM header.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Header Data: Verify that all required fields in the BOM header are