How To Fix VMP_MSG310 - BOM for material &1 released with alternative &2 version &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 310

• Message text: BOM for material &1 released with alternative &2 version &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG310 - BOM for material &1 released with alternative &2 version &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  VMP_MSG310: BOM for material &1 released with alternative &2 version &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the specified material (&1) has already been released with a particular alternative BOM (&2) and version (&3). In other words, the system is informing you that the BOM you are trying to create or modify is already released in the system with the given alternative and version.
  This message typically appears during BOM creation or change transactions when you attempt to release a BOM that conflicts with an existing released BOM for the same material but with a different alternative or version.
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The material has a BOM that is already released.
  The BOM alternative and version you are trying to use is already assigned and released.
  You might be trying to create a duplicate BOM or release a BOM that conflicts with an existing one.
  The system enforces that only one BOM alternative/version can be released at a time for a material in a given plant.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs:
  
  Use transaction CS03 (Display BOM) or CS12 (BOM where-used list) to check the existing BOMs for the material.
  Verify the alternatives and versions that are already released.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Alternative and Version:
  
  If you want to use the existing released BOM, use the alternative and version that is already released.
  If you want to create a new alternative/version, ensure it does not conflict with the existing released BOM.
  
  
  
  Release the BOM Properly:
  
  If you are creating a new BOM or alternative, make sure to release it properly using CS02 (Change BOM) and then release it.
  Only one BOM alternative/version can be released at a time for a material in a plant.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change Existing BOM (if applicable):
  
  If the existing BOM is incorrect or obsolete, you may need to delete or change the release status of the existing BOM before releasing a new one.
  Use CS02 to change or CS11 to delete BOM components if necessary.
  
  
  
  Coordinate with Production Planning:
  
  Since BOMs are critical for production, coordinate with production planning or engineering teams before making changes to BOM releases.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  BOM Alternative: Allows multiple BOMs for the same material to exist simultaneously (e.g., different configurations).
  BOM Version: Used to manage changes over time; different versions represent different states or revisions of the BOM.
  Release Status: Only BOMs with a released status are valid for production and planning.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The message is informational, indicating the BOM is already released with the specified alternative and version.
  Verify existing BOMs and use the correct alternative/version.
  Avoid duplicate releases.
  Manage BOM releases carefully to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears.