How To Fix V2104 - Item &1 is a component of a bill of material so cannot be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Item &1 is a component of a bill of material so cannot be copied

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& of document &V2& is a component of a bill of material that,
according to Customizing, needs to be re-exploded. Therefore, the
system does not copy it.

System Response

Item &V1& is not copied.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2104 - Item &1 is a component of a bill of material so cannot be copied ?

  The SAP error message V2104 indicates that you are trying to copy an item that is part of a Bill of Materials (BOM) into a context where it cannot be used, such as a sales order or another BOM. This error typically arises when you attempt to copy a component of a BOM into a different structure or context that does not allow for it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Component of BOM: The item you are trying to copy is defined as a component in a BOM, which means it is linked to a parent item and is not standalone.
  Incorrect Context: You may be trying to copy the item into a context (like a sales order or another BOM) that does not accept components of a BOM directly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Structure: Verify the BOM structure to ensure that the item you are trying to copy is indeed a component and understand its role in the BOM.
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