How To Fix 61238 - Order is not part of the BOM you are currently processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Order is not part of the BOM you are currently processing

What causes this issue?

You have tried to select an order in the pegged requirements display.
The material of this order is not part of the currently planned bill of
material.

System Response

The orders cannot be selected. Planning was not carried out for the
material procured by means of the selected order.

How to fix this error?

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 61238 - Order is not part of the BOM you are currently processing ?

  The SAP error message 61238, "Order is not part of the BOM you are currently processing," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing, particularly when working with production orders or when trying to create or modify a BOM.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Assignment: The production order you are trying to process is not linked to the BOM you are currently working with. This can happen if the order was created with a different BOM or if the BOM has been changed after the order was created.
  
  
  BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow it to be used for the production order. For example, if the BOM is marked as obsolete or inactive.
  
  
  Plant or Version Mismatch: The BOM might be defined for a different plant or a different version than the one associated with the production order.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the BOM or production order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Verify that the production order is indeed linked to the correct BOM. You can do this by checking the order details and the BOM assignment in the system.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and not marked as obsolete. You can check the status of the BOM in the BOM master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Version:
  
  Confirm that the BOM is created for the same plant and version as the production order. If there is a mismatch, you may need to create a new BOM for the correct plant/version.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Look for any inconsistencies in the master data. This may involve checking the BOM components, validity dates, and any other related data.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Order:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the production order with the correct BOM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM), CO03 (Display Production Order), or CS01 (Create BOM) to check and manage BOMs and production orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify BOMs and production orders.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.