How To Fix VMP_MSG311 - You cannot mark the selected BOMs for release

VMP_MSG311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 311

• Message text: You cannot mark the selected BOMs for release

What causes this issue?

You cannot mark the selected BOM(s) for release due to the following
reasons
+,,The selected BOM(s) are already released
.,,The selected BOM(s) does not have an In Process version

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG311 - You cannot mark the selected BOMs for release ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG311 – "You cannot mark the selected BOMs for release"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to mark one or more Bills of Materials (BOMs) for release, but the system does not allow it due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  BOM Status Restrictions:
  The BOMs you are trying to mark for release are in a status that does not permit release marking. For example, the BOM might already be released, deleted, or locked.
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  The user does not have the necessary authorization to mark BOMs for release.
  
  
  BOM Validity Period:
  The BOM validity dates might be incorrect or not set properly, preventing the release.
  
  
  BOM is Locked or In Use:
  The BOM might be locked by another user or process, or currently in use in a way that prevents release marking.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection:
  The BOMs selected for release marking might not be valid BOMs or might belong to a different plant or material where release