How To Fix W_016 - Empties BOMs not supported yet

W_016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Empties BOMs not supported yet

What causes this issue?

A BOM should be created for material &V1&. In Retail, the material can
only be the header BOM of an empties BOM. However, empties BOMs are not
supported.

System Response

The BOM cannot be created. Empties scenarios are not yet supported.

How to fix this error?

Ensure during the product upload that the header and component products
are created in OLTP with the correct article category and the correct
material type.
In Retail, only the following article categories are currently
supported as header materials during the BOM upload:
Sales set (article category "10")
Display materials (article category "12")
Prepack materials (article category "11")

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_016 - Empties BOMs not supported yet ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W_016: "Empties BOMs not supported yet":
  
  Error Message
  W_016: Empties BOMs not supported yet
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when you try to process or use a Bill of Materials (BOM) that contains empty components (also called "empties") in a context or transaction where such BOMs are not yet supported by the system or the specific functionality you are using.
  
  Empty BOMs refer to BOMs that include components marked as "empty" or placeholders without actual material assigned.
  Some SAP functions, add-ons, or industry solutions do not support BOMs with empty components because these empties can cause inconsistencies or are not handled in the logic of the process.
  This message is often encountered in scenarios involving production orders, costing, or planning where the system expects fully defined BOMs.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or processing production orders or process orders with BOMs containing empties.
  During costing runs or material requirements planning