How To Fix VMP_MSG258 - EBOM is not in scope for Change Record

VMP_MSG258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 258

• Message text: EBOM is not in scope for Change Record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG258 - EBOM is not in scope for Change Record ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG258 indicates that the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) is not in scope for the Change Record you are trying to work with. This typically occurs in the context of change management processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with engineering changes and their associated records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Scope Definition: The EBOM you are trying to access or modify is not included in the scope of the change record. This can happen if the change record was not set up to include the specific EBOM or if the EBOM is not linked correctly to the change record.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define which EBOMs are included in which change records. If these settings are not aligned, you may encounter this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the EBOM in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Record Scope: Verify