How To Fix VMP_MSG368 - Component cannot be moved; it belongs to different source hierarchy

VMP_MSG368 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Component cannot be moved; it belongs to different source hierarchy

What causes this issue?

You're trying to move a component to an assembly but the component or
one or more of its components have been created based on another BOM
hierarchical structure in the source. Such movement breaks the
hierarchical structure of the source.

System Response

When you try to move or position the components present in the source
panel to another BOM hierarchical structure in the target panel, the
parent-child relationship breaks. The system displays an error message.

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?

Move component only into a subassembly that does not break the
hierarchical integrity of the structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VMP_MSG368 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG368 Component cannot be moved; it belongs to different source hierarchy
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to move or assign a component in the Variant Configuration (VC) or Product Structure context, but the component is already assigned to a different source hierarchy. In SAP, components are linked to a specific source hierarchy (e.g., a Bill of Materials (BOM) or a routing). If you attempt to move or assign a component to a different hierarchy without proper handling, the system prevents this to maintain data consistency.
  In other words, the component you are trying to move is already part of another BOM or source structure, and SAP does not allow it to be moved directly because it belongs to a different source hierarchy.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Source Hierarchy: This refers to the original BOM or routing structure where the component is assigned.
  Component Movement: Moving a component means changing its assignment from one BOM or