How To Fix W_004 - Material &1 may not be used in retail as bill of material header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_ - Upload CRM -> R3 BOMs / Structured Materials

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material &1 may not be used in retail as bill of material header

What causes this issue?

The article category &V2& of the material &V1& is not allowed in Retail
as the header of a bill of material.

System Response

No bills of material can be created for the material.

How to fix this error?

Ensure during the product upload of the header product that it is
created in OLTP with the permitted article category.
In Retail, BOM header materials with the following article categories
are allowed:
Sales set (article category "10")
Display material (article category "12")
Prepack material (article category "11")
In addition, single materials and variants of generic materials are
allowed as header materials of empties BOMs. At present, empties BOMs
are not supported in the upload.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_004 - Material &1 may not be used in retail as bill of material header ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_004 Material &1 may not be used in retail as bill of material header
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to use a material as a Bill of Material (BOM) header in a retail environment, but the material is not allowed or configured to be used as a BOM header in retail.
  In SAP Retail, certain materials are restricted from being used as BOM headers because of the way retail processes BOMs, pricing, or inventory management. The system checks the material master and retail-specific settings to determine if the material can be used as a BOM header.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material is not flagged as a BOM header material in retail.
  The material type or material group is not allowed for BOM header usage in retail.
  Retail-specific settings or customizing restrict the material from being used as a BOM header.
  The material is not maintained properly in the retail master data (e.g., missing retail-specific views or flags).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, you need to ensure that the material is correctly configured to be used as a BOM header in retail.
  Steps to check and fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the material type and ensure it is suitable for BOM header usage.
  Verify retail-specific views (e.g., Retail: Basic Data, Retail: Sales Data) and ensure the material is flagged correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Retail-Specific Settings:
  
  Use transaction WMMB or WMMB_CUST to check retail master data settings.
  Verify if the material is allowed to be used as a BOM header in retail.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Header Material Settings:
  
  In customizing (SPRO), navigate to:
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Material Types
  and check if the material type is allowed for BOM header usage.
  
  Also check retail-specific customizing under:
  Retail > Master Data > Article > Article Types and Groups
  to ensure the article type/group allows BOM header usage.
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Material or Use Correct Material:
  
  If the material is not intended to be a BOM header, use a different material that is allowed.
  If it should be a BOM header, update the material master and retail settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Creation Process:
  
  When creating the BOM (e.g., in transaction CS01), ensure the material used as header complies with retail restrictions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W_004 is a warning message, so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential issue.
  Retail BOMs: In SAP Retail, BOMs are often used for assortments, promotions, or product kits. Retail BOMs have specific requirements different from standard BOMs.
  Material Types: Common material types for BOM headers in retail include finished products or kits, but not raw materials or services.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to retail BOMs and material master settings if the problem persists.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  CS01 - Create BOM
  WMMB - Retail Master Data Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the material number (&1 in the message), you can specifically check its configuration.
  
  Summary:
  
  The warning indicates that the material you are trying to use as a BOM header is not configured or allowed for that purpose in retail. Review and adjust the material master and retail customizing settings to resolve the issue.