How To Fix W_008 - Multilevel bills of material are not allowed in Retail

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Multilevel bills of material are not allowed in Retail

What causes this issue?

The header material &V1& is already used as a component in BOMs.
However multilevel BOMs are not supported in Retail.

System Response

The BOM cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Limit yourself to single-level scenarios if you have uploaded header or
component products as retail materials into the OLTP System.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_008 - Multilevel bills of material are not allowed in Retail ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W_008: "Multilevel bills of material are not allowed in Retail":
  
  Error Message:
  W_008 - Multilevel bills of material are not allowed in Retail
  
  Cause:
  In SAP Retail, the system restricts the use of multilevel bills of material (BOMs) for certain processes or master data objects. This is because the Retail module typically supports only single-level BOMs for articles, especially in merchandising and assortment management scenarios.
  
  Multilevel BOM means a BOM where components themselves have BOMs, creating a hierarchy of multiple levels.
  Retail processes often require simpler BOM structures to ensure performance, consistency, and integration with retail-specific functions like assortment planning, pricing, and inventory management.
  When you try to create or use a multilevel BOM in a Retail context (e.g., for a retail article or in a retail-specific transaction), the system throws this warning/error.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When creating or changing a BOM for a retail article that is flagged for Retail.
  When trying to use a multilevel BOM in Retail-specific processes like assortment planning, retail pricing, or retail merchandise management.
  When the system detects that the BOM structure is more than one level deep for an article managed in Retail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Single-Level BOMs in Retail:
  
  Simplify the BOM structure to a single level.
  Flatten the BOM by including all components directly under the finished product without intermediate subassemblies.
  This may require redesigning the BOM or managing subassemblies as separate articles outside the Retail BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Article Master Data:
  
  Verify if the article is flagged for Retail.
  If multilevel BOMs are necessary, consider whether the article should be managed outside Retail or in a different way.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process or Master Data Setup:
  
  If multilevel BOMs are essential, evaluate if the process can be handled in the Production Planning (PP) module instead of Retail.
  Sometimes, the Retail module is not designed for complex BOMs, so production BOMs should be maintained in PP/PP-PI.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or Support:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to this message for your specific SAP version.
  Sometimes, patches or configuration changes can help if multilevel BOMs are required in certain Retail scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules Involved: SAP Retail (IS-Retail), Production Planning (PP), Material Management (MM).
  BOM Types: Retail BOMs are usually simpler and single-level; Production BOMs can be multilevel.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01 / CS02 / CS03 for BOM maintenance.
  Retail-specific transactions for article and assortment management.
  
  
  Configuration: Retail articles are often flagged in the article master (transaction MM42 or MM02) with Retail-specific views.
  SAP Documentation: SAP Help Portal for IS-Retail BOM management.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to W_008 or multilevel BOM restrictions in Retail.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Multilevel BOMs are not supported in Retail module; only single-level BOMs allowed.
  
  
  Effect
  System throws W_008 error when multilevel BOM is created or used in Retail context.
  
  
  Solution
  Simplify BOM to single-level, adjust article master data, or manage BOM in PP module.
  
  
  Related
  SAP Retail BOM management, article master Retail flag, SAP Notes for BOM restrictions.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or transaction where this error occurs, please provide more details!