How To Fix T416_CTRL_MSG004 - Version controlled BOM's already exist for usage : &

T416_CTRL_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T416_CTRL_MSG - Message Class for Usage Control Data

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Version controlled BOM's already exist for usage : &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T416_CTRL_MSG004 - Version controlled BOM's already exist for usage : & ?

  The SAP error message T416_CTRL_MSG004 indicates that there are version-controlled Bill of Materials (BOMs) that already exist for a specific usage. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a BOM for a material that already has an existing version-controlled BOM for the specified usage.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that a version-controlled BOM already exists for the material and usage combination you are trying to create or modify.
  Incorrect Usage: You may be trying to use a BOM usage that is already associated with an existing BOM version.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong material number or usage type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: 
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM already exists for the material and usage you are working with. 
  If a BOM exists, you can either modify it or create a