How To Fix T416_CTRL_MSG011 - Version BOM creation allowed only for Usage : Engineering/Design

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Version BOM creation allowed only for Usage : Engineering/Design

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T416_CTRL_MSG011 - Version BOM creation allowed only for Usage : Engineering/Design ?

  The SAP error message T416_CTRL_MSG011 indicates that the creation of a Bill of Materials (BOM) is restricted to specific usages, specifically "Engineering" or "Design." This error typically arises when a user attempts to create a BOM with a usage type that is not permitted by the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the BOM usage type specified during the creation process does not match the allowed usage types defined in the system. In SAP, BOMs can have different usages, such as:
  
  Engineering/Design: Used for engineering purposes.
  Manufacturing: Used for production purposes.
  Sales: Used for sales-related activities.
  
  If the usage type selected is not "Engineering" or "Design," the system will prevent the creation of the BOM and display this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Usage Type:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct BOM usage type when creating the BOM. If you need to create a