Is it possible to modify BOM data if this BOM is used ?

[Former Member]

Hi Experts,

1. Is it possible to modify BOM data (assemble component data) if this BOM is already used by some SFCs without creating a new BOM version? SFC's status may be a not "Done".

2. If all SFCs' status are "Done" which are used the BOM, even that I cannot modify BOM data.

I know it is not reasonable that modify BOM data if one SFC is already used. We just would like to know because it can help us to speed up implementation.

[alexander_teslyuk · Accepted solution]

Hello Cary Chuang,

Yes, the design does not allow you to modify a BOM that is already used in both cases you descibed. You have to create a new Revision of it.

Regards,

Alex.

[Former Member]

Hi. if you have a program that you can acces the Data base you can do a direct change in the table. This will not affect SFC in use. Ift will be effective from first new SFC created. We use a program called SQL developer. From here i can acces all tables of information and with REED/ WRIGHT acces i can change Assembly points.

Rgds

Even

[alexander_teslyuk]

Please note that approach Even suggested is not recommended by SAP and may lead to database inconsistencies.

[andrew_hopwood]

It is also possible to use Shop Order specific BOMs (by system rule or Production Order import), wihch means the master BOM is copied for each Shop Order and remains editable.

[Former Member]

We recommend you avoid using WIP BOM Reconfiguration. It is slated for replacement in 6.x.

[williamson]

No - I do not think this will help you

[alexander_teslyuk]

You may use WIP BOM Reconfiguration to fix some SFCs, but you will not be able to edit configuration data in BOM Maintenance.

[Former Member]

Hi Alexander,

I cannot find WIP BOM Reconfiguration (SU550) Persmission setting in the User Group Maintenance UI.

Even I add a button which attach SU550 activity in the POD, the system shows error " Permissions or settings are required to run activity SU550 (Message 16034) ".

Can you tell me how to enable SU550 activity?

Thanks!

[Former Member]

You can't see it because the activity itself is not in a group (presumably to discourage its use). So put it in a group then assign permissions to it.

[williamson]

Hi - Best practice, as Alex states, would be to change the BOM Rev. However, there are a couple of things that SAP ME can do to allow the BOM not to have a revision change.

- You could change the system rule to allow the use of Non-BOM components. This would allow you to assemble components that are not on the BOM.

- You could define alternate components if you would like to use a different component to one defined on the BOM

Hope that helps

Steve

[Former Member]

Hi Steve,

Can we use archive to solve this case?