How To Fix WRF_PCM159 - EAN &1 with the material type &2 must not contain a BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 159

• Message text: EAN &1 with the material type &2 must not contain a BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM159 - EAN &1 with the material type &2 must not contain a BOM ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM159 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material type. The message states that the material with the given EAN (European Article Number) and material type must not contain a BOM. This typically occurs in the context of product master data management within SAP, particularly in the Retail or Logistics modules.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types in SAP are not allowed to have BOMs associated with them. For example, materials classified as "finished goods" or "trading goods" may not require a BOM, while raw materials or components might.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to the creation of a BOM when it should not have one.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during the data entry process, where a BOM was mistakenly assigned to a material that is not supposed to have one.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the affected material. Ensure that it is indeed a type that should not have a BOM.
  Remove BOM: If the material is incorrectly associated with a BOM, you will need to remove the BOM from the material. This can typically be done in the BOM management transaction (CS02) by deleting the BOM for the specified material.
  Review Configuration: If this issue is recurring, review the configuration settings for material types in your SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific restrictions related to the material type in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), or CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data using transaction MM03 to ensure that all settings are correct.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling BOMs for specific material types.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to BOMs and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PCM159 error and ensure that your material data is correctly configured in SAP.