How To Fix WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES012 - Comp. &1 of struct. article has an empties BOM assigned; creation aborted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES - Messages for empties enhancement

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Comp. &1 of struct. article has an empties BOM assigned; creation aborted

What causes this issue?

You tried to generate a structured article that has components assigned
to it; of these, component &V1& (and possibly others) has an empties BOM
assigned to it.

System Response

You cannot generate the structured article because the system does not
allow components of a structured article to have an empties BOM assigned
to them.

How to fix this error?

Either change the components of the structured article<(>,<)> or remove
any assigned empties BOMs so that no component has an empties BOM
assigned to it.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES012 - Comp. &1 of struct. article has an empties BOM assigned; creation aborted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES012: Comp. &1 of struct. article has an empties BOM assigned; creation aborted
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the creation or processing of a structured article (a product with components) in the SAP system, specifically in the context of handling empties (returnable packaging or containers).
  
  Component &1 refers to a component of the structured article.
  The system has detected that this component has an empties BOM (Bill of Materials) assigned to it.
  The presence of an empties BOM on a component of a structured article is not allowed or causes a conflict.
  As a result, the creation or processing of the structured article is aborted.
  
  Why does this happen?
  
  In SAP, empties (returnable packaging) are often managed with special BOMs to track their usage and return.
  When you try to create a structured article that includes a component which itself has an empties BOM, the system cannot handle this nested empties BOM scenario.
  This is a business rule or system limitation to avoid complexity or inconsistencies in empties management.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the creation or modification of structured articles (e.g., in Logistics Execution, Warehouse Management, or Sales and Distribution).
  When the system checks the BOMs of components and finds an empties BOM assigned to a component.
  Typically in industries where returnable packaging is managed strictly (e.g., beverage, chemical industries).
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the BOM of the component &1:
  
  Go to transaction CS03 (Display BOM) or relevant BOM transaction.
  Verify if the component has an empties BOM assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove or adjust the empties BOM assignment:
  
  If the component should not have an empties BOM, remove it.
  If the empties BOM is necessary, reconsider the product structure design to avoid having empties BOMs on components of structured articles.
  
  
  
  Redesign the product structure:
  
  Instead of assigning empties BOMs to components, assign them at the top-level article or manage empties separately.
  Consult with logistics or packaging management to align on how empties are handled.
  
  
  
  Check customizing settings:
  
  In some cases, customizing settings in the empties management or packaging material management might restrict such assignments.
  Review settings in Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management related to empties.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to empties BOM and structured articles.
  If the issue persists, raise a support ticket with SAP including the error message and scenario details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Empties BOM: A special BOM used to manage returnable packaging materials.
  Structured Article: A product composed of multiple components, often managed as a single unit.
  Transactions:
  
  CS01 / CS02 / CS03: Create / Change / Display BOM
  MM01 / MM02 / MM03: Create / Change / Display Material Master
  
  
  Modules involved: Logistics Execution (LE), Warehouse Management (WM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and possibly Production Planning (PP).
  Business Process: Returnable packaging management, product structuring.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Component of structured article has an empties BOM assigned; creation aborted
  
  
  Cause
  Nested empties BOM on a component is not allowed
  
  
  Solution
  Remove empties BOM from component or redesign product structure
  
  
  Transactions
  CS03 (Display BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), MM02 (Change Material Master)
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for empties BOM and structured article restrictions
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, industry, product type), I can help tailor the solution further.