How To Fix 61383 - BOM selection not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 383

• Message text: BOM selection not maintained

What causes this issue?

The BOM selection table (Table TCS41X), which controls the priorities
in which the alternative BOM is selected contains no entries.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the BOM selection table in Customizing.
( Production -> Master data -> Bills of material ->
Determine alternative -> BOM usage priorities )

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61383 - BOM selection not maintained ?

  The SAP error message "61383 BOM selection not maintained" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a production order, and the system cannot find a valid Bill of Materials (BOM) for the material you are working with. This error indicates that the BOM selection criteria have not been properly defined or maintained in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the material in question has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Selection: The BOM selection criteria (such as plant, usage, or status) may not be set correctly, leading to the system being unable to find a valid BOM.
  BOM Validity: The BOM may exist but is not valid for the specific date or plant you are trying to use.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly configured to reference the appropriate BOM.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be marked as inactive or not released.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if the BOM exists for the material in the relevant plant. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Maintain BOM: If the BOM does not exist, create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) as needed.
  Review BOM Selection Criteria: Ensure that the BOM selection criteria are correctly defined. Check the plant, usage, and validity dates.
  Check Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data and ensure it is correctly linked to the BOM.
  BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and released. You can check the status in the BOM details.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the BOM configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific uses.
  BOM Usage: Ensure that the BOM usage is appropriate for the context in which you are trying to use it (e.g., production, engineering).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "61383 BOM selection not maintained" error in SAP.