How To Fix VMP_MSG339 - Cannot create planning scope with production BOM as source structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 339

• Message text: Cannot create planning scope with production BOM as source structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG339 - Cannot create planning scope with production BOM as source structure ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG339: Cannot create planning scope with production BOM as source structure
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to create a planning scope in SAP using a production BOM (Bill of Materials) as the source structure. In SAP, planning scopes are typically created based on planning BOMs or reference structures that are designed for planning purposes. Production BOMs, which are used for manufacturing execution, are not suitable as source structures for planning scopes.
  The system restricts the use of production BOMs because:
  
  Production BOMs may contain components or configurations that are not relevant or optimized for planning.
  Planning scopes require BOMs that are structured to support planning logic, such as phantom assemblies or planning-relevant components.
  Using production BOMs can lead to inconsistencies or incorrect planning results.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Use a Planning BOM or Reference Structure:
  
  Instead of using the production BOM, create or use an existing planning BOM or reference structure that is intended for planning.
  Planning BOMs are usually simplified or structured differently to support planning activities.
  
  
  
  Create a Planning BOM:
  
  If a planning BOM does not exist, create one by copying the production BOM and adjusting it for planning purposes.
  This can involve removing non-planning relevant components or adding phantom assemblies.
  
  
  
  Check the Source Structure Settings:
  
  Verify the settings in the planning scope creation transaction (e.g., in SOP or PP/DS) to ensure the correct source structure type is selected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation or Support:
  
  If unsure about how to create or use planning BOMs, refer to SAP help or consult with your SAP PP/DS or APO consultant.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Planning BOM vs Production BOM:
  
  Production BOM: Used for manufacturing execution, detailed and specific to production.
  Planning BOM: Used for planning, often simplified or structured to support forecasting and material requirements planning.
  
  
  
  Transactions and Modules:
  
  This error is commonly encountered in SAP APO PP/DS or SOP (Sales and Operations Planning) when defining planning scopes.
  Planning scopes define the subset of the product structure used for planning.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to planning BOMs and planning scopes.
  SAP Help Portal sections on PP/DS planning scopes and BOM usage.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.