How To Fix 87637 - Bill of mat. & doesn't exist in plant &. Please, check your entry!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 87 - Localization Croatia: Messages

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Bill of mat. & doesn't exist in plant &. Please, check your entry!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 87637 - Bill of mat. & doesn't exist in plant &. Please, check your entry! ?

  The SAP error message "87637 Bill of material (BOM) does not exist in plant" typically indicates that the system cannot find a Bill of Material for the specified material in the specified plant. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a production order, perform a material requirement planning (MRP) run, or when attempting to view BOM details.
  Causes:
  
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the specified material has not been created in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The plant or material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the BOM for the specified plant.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the BOM from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code you are entering to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the BOM if multiple versions exist.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the specified plant. You can check the validity dates and status in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access BOM data for the specified plant. Contact your SAP security administrator if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you suspect data consistency issues, consult with your master data management team to ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS02 (Change BOM) to make any necessary adjustments or corrections to the BOM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and ensure you are working with the correct type for your process.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up for the material in question, including the plant-specific data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.