How To Fix 61571 - BOM explosion number & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 571

• Message text: BOM explosion number & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61571 - BOM explosion number & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "61571 BOM explosion number & does not exist" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion number for a specific material or configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), or when trying to create a production order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the specified material may not be created or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number used in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Configuration Issues: If the material is a configurable product, the configuration might not be set up correctly.
  Plant/Version Issues: The BOM may exist, but not for the specific plant or production version being referenced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the material in question.
  Ensure that the BOM is valid for the correct plant and production version.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist, create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new version.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the material number is correct and that it is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If the material is configurable, ensure that the configuration profiles and dependencies are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Plant and Version:
  
  Make sure that you are referencing the correct plant and production version in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations or settings that may be affecting BOM availability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List (to check MRP-related issues)
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level, variant BOMs) and their specific configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.