How To Fix V1612 - Changing date/quantity may result in different BOM - Please configure

V1612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Changing date/quantity may result in different BOM - Please configure

What causes this issue?

Changing the date or the quantity in the sales document could influence
the result of the bill of material explosion in the configuration.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Branch to the item configuration and check the bills of material.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1612 - Changing date/quantity may result in different BOM - Please configure ?

  The SAP error message V1612, which states "Changing date/quantity may result in different BOM - Please configure," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management within SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected a potential issue with the BOM configuration when attempting to change the date or quantity of a production order or a related document.
  
  Cause:
  
  BOM Validity Period: The BOM may have a validity period that does not cover the date you are trying to use. If the BOM is not valid for the specified date, SAP raises this error.
  Alternative BOMs: There may be multiple BOMs defined for the same material, and the system is unsure which one to use based on the date or quantity changes.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for BOMs may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in how the system should handle changes in dates or quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Validity: