How To Fix SXT036 - Components must not be empty

SXT036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXT - Trace Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Components must not be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXT036 - Components must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message SXT036: Components must not be empty typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for product structures, such as Bill of Materials (BOM) or similar scenarios where components are expected to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a BOM or a similar structure, and the system detects that one or more components are missing or not properly defined. The components in a BOM are essential for defining the parts that make up a product, and if these are left empty or not specified, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SXT036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Components:
  
  Navigate to the BOM or the relevant configuration where the error occurred.
  Ensure that all required components are specified. Each component should have a valid material number and quantity.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the materials you are trying to include as