How To Fix W_006 - Bills of material groups cannot be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Bills of material groups cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

During the upload of BOMs, only simple BOMs can be processed. However
one of the following cases occurs:
A BOM group exists in the OLTP System for the material &V1&
Data that represents a BOM group has been sent into the OLTP System for
the material &V1&.

System Response

The BOMs cannot be processed. In the case of complex scenarios it is
not possible to guarantee data consistency.

How to fix this error?

Restrict yourself to simple BOMs when you send BOMs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_006 - Bills of material groups cannot be processed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W_006: "Bills of material groups cannot be processed":
  
  Error Message:
  W_006 - Bills of material groups cannot be processed
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs when you attempt to process or use a Bill of Material (BOM) group in a context where only individual BOMs are allowed. In SAP, BOM groups are collections or sets of BOMs grouped together for organizational or processing purposes, but certain transactions or functions do not support processing BOM groups directly.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Trying to create or change a production order or a sales order with a BOM group instead of a single BOM.
  Attempting to explode or process a BOM group in a transaction that expects a single BOM.
  Using BOM group numbers in material master or routing where only individual BOMs are valid.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  BOM Group: A logical grouping of BOMs, often used for reporting or classification.
  Individual BOM: A specific BOM assigned to a material or production process.
  
  SAP does not allow processing BOM groups in certain transactions because the system needs a specific BOM to determine components, quantities, and routing details.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Individual BOMs Instead of BOM Groups:
  
  Identify the specific BOM within the group that you need to process.
  Use the individual BOM number in your transaction instead of the BOM group number.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Verify the BOM assigned to the material or order.
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to check BOM details.
  Ensure that the BOM number used is not a group but an individual BOM.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If BOM groups are mistakenly assigned in master data (material master, routing), correct the assignment to point to individual BOMs.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Usage:
  
  Confirm that the transaction you are using supports BOM groups.
  If not, switch to a transaction or process that supports BOM groups or use individual BOMs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01 - Create BOM
  CS02 - Change BOM
  CS03 - Display BOM
  CO01 - Create Production Order
  CO02 - Change Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for any specific patches or updates related to BOM group processing.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for BOM management best practices.
  
  
  
  BOM Group Usage:
  
  BOM groups are mainly used for classification, reporting, or mass processing.
  They are not intended for direct use in production or sales order processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to process a BOM group where only individual BOMs are allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Use individual BOM numbers instead of BOM groups in transactions. Verify and correct BOM assignments.
  
  
  Related Info
  BOM transactions (CS01, CS02, CS03), production order transactions (CO01, CO02), SAP Notes on BOM processing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice!