How To Fix 881006 - BOM read for material &1, alternative &2, plant &3, usage &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 006

• Message text: BOM read for material &1, alternative &2, plant &3, usage &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881006 - BOM read for material &1, alternative &2, plant &3, usage &4 ?

  The SAP error message 881006 typically indicates that there is an issue with reading the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material in the system. The message provides details about the material number (&1), alternative BOM number (&2), plant (&3), and usage (&4) that are involved in the error.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing BOM: The specified BOM does not exist for the given material, alternative, plant, or usage.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BOM may not be correctly configured or may not be assigned to the specified plant or usage.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM for the specified material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the material or BOM.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material, alternative, plant, and usage.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly configured and assigned to the correct plant and usage.
  Check if the alternative BOM is correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the BOM. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the master data related to the material and BOM.
  You can use transaction code SE11 to check the database tables related to BOMs and materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific notes related to BOM management and error handling.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  BOM Usage: BOM usage defines the context in which the BOM is used (e.g., production, engineering).
  Alternative BOMs: These are used when there are multiple BOMs for the same material, allowing for flexibility in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 881006.