How To Fix 40097 - No engineering change order found for BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No engineering change order found for BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40097 - No engineering change order found for BOM ?

  The SAP error message "40097 No engineering change order found for BOM" typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a Bill of Materials (BOM) that is associated with an Engineering Change Order (ECO), but the system cannot find a valid ECO for that BOM. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying BOMs, or when trying to release a production order that references a BOM.
  Causes:
  
  Missing ECO: The BOM you are trying to access is not linked to any Engineering Change Order.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed without an associated ECO.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database or incorrect configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the ECO related to the BOM.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle ECOs and BOMs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check ECO Assignment: Verify if the BOM is correctly assigned to an Engineering Change Order. You can do this by checking the BOM details in the SAP system.
  Create or Link ECO: If there is no ECO assigned, you may need to create a new Engineering Change Order and link it to the BOM.
  Review BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is in a status that allows it to be processed. If necessary, change the status of the BOM.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the BOM and ECO.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and CC01 (Create ECO) to manage BOMs and ECOs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.