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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager
Message number: 356
Message text: BOM for Material &1, Plant &2, Alternative &3, Version &4 is obsolete.
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VMP_MSG356
- BOM for Material &1, Plant &2, Alternative &3, Version &4 is obsolete. ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
SAP Error Message:
VMP_MSG356
Text: BOM for Material &1, Plant &2, Alternative &3, Version &4 is obsolete.
Cause:
This error occurs when you try to use or reference a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP that has been marked as obsolete. In SAP, BOMs can be flagged as obsolete to indicate that they are no longer valid for production or planning purposes. This status prevents the system from using the BOM in transactions such as production orders, material requirements planning (MRP), or costing.
The placeholders in the message represent:
Check BOM Status:
Use a Valid BOM:
Reactivate BOM (if appropriate):
Create a New BOM:
Check BOM Usage:
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Error | BOM is obsolete and cannot be used |
Cause | BOM flagged as obsolete in SAP |
Solution | Use a valid BOM, reactivate BOM, or create a new BOM |
Transactions | CS01 (Create), CS02 (Change), CS03 (Display) |
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