How To Fix 6P484 - BOM explosion number & is only valid for material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 484

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P484 - BOM explosion number & is only valid for material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message "6P484 BOM explosion number & is only valid for material & in plant &" typically occurs during the Bill of Materials (BOM) explosion process. This error indicates that the specified BOM explosion number is not valid for the given material in the specified plant. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid BOM Explosion Number: The BOM explosion number you are trying to use may not exist or may not be correctly assigned to the material in the specified plant.
  Material Not Assigned to BOM: The material may not be linked to any BOM in 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.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant.
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly assigned to the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and released. You can check the status in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific BOM:
  
  If the BOM is plant-specific, ensure that you are using the correct plant code. If the BOM is not defined for the specified plant, you may need to create a new BOM for that plant.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist for the material in the specified plant, you may need to create a new BOM or modify an existing one to include the required material and plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the BOM configuration, consult with your organization's master data management team or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  CS12: Display BOM for a plant
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their specific configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.