How To Fix VMP_MSG367 - BOM item &1 can only be moved under the BOM having material &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 367

• Message text: BOM item &1 can only be moved under the BOM having material &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG367 - BOM item &1 can only be moved under the BOM having material &2. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG367: BOM item &1 can only be moved under the BOM having material &2.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to move or assign a BOM (Bill of Materials) item to a BOM header (parent material) that is different from the one the item originally belongs to. In other words, the system enforces that a BOM item can only be moved or assigned within the same BOM structure of a specific material. You cannot move a BOM item from one material's BOM to another material's BOM directly.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Each BOM item is linked to a specific BOM header material.
  The system checks the material number of the BOM header and the BOM item.
  If you attempt to move or assign the BOM item to a BOM header with a different material number, the system throws this error.
  This is a consistency check to prevent BOM structure corruption.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the BOM header material: Ensure that the BOM item you want to move belongs to the BOM of the material you are working on.
  Do not move BOM items across different BOMs: If you want to use the same BOM item in another BOM, you need to create a new BOM item under that BOM header.
  If you want to reuse BOM items: Consider copying the BOM or creating a new BOM item manually under the target BOM header.
  Use correct transaction: Use transactions like CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM) properly, and avoid moving BOM items across BOMs.
  If you are doing a mass change or migration: Make sure the data is consistent and BOM items are assigned to the correct BOM header materials.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  CS01: Create BOM  
  CS02: Change BOM  
  CS03: Display BOM  
  CS12: Multilevel BOM Display  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to BOM management if the problem persists.
  BOM Structure: BOM header material is the key identifier for the BOM. BOM items are components linked to this header.
  Customization: Sometimes, custom validations or user exits might enforce additional checks on BOM items.
  
  
  Summary:
  You cannot move a BOM item from one material's BOM to another material's BOM. To resolve the error, ensure BOM items are only moved or changed within their own BOM header material. For reuse, create new BOM items under the target BOM header.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact scenario or transaction you are using.