How To Fix 88471 - BOM &1 has not been assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 471

• Message text: BOM &1 has not been assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88471 - BOM &1 has not been assigned ?

  The SAP error message "88471 BOM &1 has not been assigned" typically indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) has not been assigned to a particular material or that the system cannot find the BOM for the specified material in the relevant plant or production environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Assignment: The BOM for the specified material has not been created or assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Plant/Version: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the correct plant or version.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or BOM master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign BOM:
  
  Go to the BOM creation transaction (e.g., CS01) and create a new BOM for the material if it does not exist.
  If the BOM exists, ensure it is assigned to the correct material and plant.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Use transaction CS03 to display the BOM and verify that it is active and assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that the material is correctly set up and that the BOM is assigned in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this by checking the BOM details in the BOM transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM assignments or error messages.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.