How To Fix VMP_MSG383 - Cannot load BOM; material already exists in the target panel

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Cannot load BOM; material already exists in the target panel

What causes this issue?

Using the <LS>Load BOM </>button you're trying to load a BOM for a
material that already exists for a component in the <LS>Target </>panel.

System Response

The system displays an error message and doesn't allow you load the BOM
for the material that already exists for a component in the <LS>Target
</>panel.

How to fix this error?

If you want to load the BOM, select the material in the <LS>Target
</>panel and then choose the <LS>Load BOM </>button.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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