How To Fix W_007 - Empties materials are not allowed as BOM header materials

W_007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Empties materials are not allowed as BOM header materials

What causes this issue?

The header material &V1& has the material type &V2&, which is
identified as an empties material type in the Customizing of the
material types. Empties materials are not allowed in Retail as a BOM
header. Otherwise mulitlevel BOMs could arise, which are not supported
in Retail.

System Response

The BOM cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

During the product upload of the header product, ensure that a
permitted header material is created in the OLTP System.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_007 - Empties materials are not allowed as BOM header materials ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_007 - Empties materials are not allowed as BOM header materials
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning occurs when you try to create or use a Bill of Materials (BOM) where the header material is classified as an "empty" material (Empties). In SAP, "empties" typically refer to packaging materials or containers that are not supposed to be used as the main product or assembly in a BOM.
  
  The system restricts the use of empties as BOM header materials because BOM headers are expected to be finished products or assemblies, not packaging or container materials.
  This is a business rule configured in the system to prevent incorrect BOM structuring.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  BOM Header Material: The main material for which the BOM is created.
  Empty Material: Usually packaging materials like bottles, cans, boxes, pallets, etc., which are not processed or assembled but used for packaging or transport.
  SAP standard practice is to prevent