How To Fix 61342 - BOM explosion number & is only valid in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 342

• Message text: BOM explosion number & is only valid in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61342 - BOM explosion number & is only valid in plant & ?

  The SAP error message "61342 BOM explosion number & is only valid in plant &" typically occurs when there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion in the context of a specific plant. This error indicates that the BOM explosion number you are trying to use is not valid for the specified plant in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BOM Explosion Number: The BOM explosion number you are trying to use does not exist or is not valid for the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may be defined for a different plant, and you are trying to access it in a plant where it is not defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the BOM not being properly assigned to the plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS01, CS02, or CS03) and verify that the BOM exists for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly assigned to the plant you are working with.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist for the plant, you may need to create a new BOM for that plant using transaction CS01.
  If the BOM exists but is not valid for the plant, you may need to modify it using transaction CS02.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings are correctly configured in the system. You can check the plant configuration in the customizing settings (SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM for the specified plant. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and how they are used in the context of your production processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and CS11 (BOM explosion).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to BOM management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the SAP Production Planning (PP) module.