How To Fix VMP_MSG287 - BOM for material &1 updated with alternative &2 version &4 in plant &3

VMP_MSG287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 287

• Message text: BOM for material &1 updated with alternative &2 version &4 in plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG287 - BOM for material &1 updated with alternative &2 version &4 in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG287 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material in a particular plant. The message specifies that the BOM for the material (&1) has been updated with an alternative version (&2) and version number (&4) in plant (&3). 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Versioning Issues: The BOM version being referenced may not be active or may not exist in the system.
  Alternative BOM Configuration: The system is trying to access an alternative BOM that is not properly configured or is inactive.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the BOM data, such as missing components or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the BOM.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Versions:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check if the specified alternative