How To Fix VMP_MSG265 - Selected Engineering BOM is already part of Change Record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Selected Engineering BOM is already part of Change Record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG265 - Selected Engineering BOM is already part of Change Record ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG265 indicates that the selected Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) is already associated with a change record. This typically occurs when you attempt to add or modify a BOM that is already linked to an existing change record in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Change Record: The BOM you are trying to work with is already part of a change record, which means it is being tracked for changes and cannot be modified or added to another change record until the current one is processed.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent changes to BOMs that are currently being modified or are part of a change process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Change Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CC03 (Display Change Document) to check if the BOM is already part of a change record. You can look for the specific change record associated with the BOM.
  
  
  
  Release or Complete the Change Record: 
  
  If the change record is still in process, you may need to complete or release it before you can make changes to the BOM. This can be done using transaction codes like CC02 (Change Change Document) or CC01 (Create Change Document).
  
  
  
  Remove BOM from Change Record: 
  
  If appropriate, you can remove the BOM from the change record if it is no longer needed. This should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorization.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Engineering Change Management (ECM) for specific procedures on handling BOMs and change records.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Engineering Change Management (ECM): Understand the processes and workflows involved in managing changes to BOMs within SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CC01, CC02, CC03, and CS01 (Create BOM) for managing BOMs and change records.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify change records and BOMs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the VMP_MSG265 error and proceed with your BOM management tasks in SAP.