How To Fix VMP_MSG327 - You cannot perform this action as the BOM has viewables.

VMP_MSG327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 327

• Message text: You cannot perform this action as the BOM has viewables.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG327 - You cannot perform this action as the BOM has viewables. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VMP_MSG327: "You cannot perform this action as the BOM has viewables."
  
  Error Message
  VMP_MSG327:
  You cannot perform this action as the BOM has viewables.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform an action on a Bill of Materials (BOM) that is not allowed because the BOM contains viewable items (also called phantom items or viewables). 
  Viewables in SAP BOM terminology are components that are not physically assembled but are included in the BOM for informational or structural purposes. They are often used to represent sub-assemblies or logical groupings without creating a separate production order for them.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  Attempting to delete or change a BOM header or component when the BOM contains viewable items.
  Trying to perform certain operations (like copying, deleting, or changing BOM status) that are restricted if viewables exist in the BOM.
  The system restricts these actions to maintain data integrity