How To Fix VMP_MSG071 - Cannot delete top level MBOM

VMP_MSG071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Cannot delete top level MBOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG071 - Cannot delete top level MBOM ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG071 ("Cannot delete top level MBOM") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a top-level Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is preventing the deletion because the top-level MBOM is likely being used in production or is linked to other objects that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Active Production Orders: The top-level MBOM may be associated with active production orders, which means it cannot be deleted until those orders are completed or deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependent components or subassemblies that are linked to the top-level MBOM, preventing its deletion.
  Status of the MBOM: The MBOM might be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it could be locked or in use).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the MBOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Active Production Orders:
  
  Review any active production orders that reference the MBOM. You can