How To Fix 881015 - Reading BOM status definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Reading BOM status definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881015 - Reading BOM status definition ?

  The SAP error message 881015, which states "Reading BOM status definition," typically occurs when there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) status in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or inconsistencies in the BOM status definitions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM Status Definition: The BOM status you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for BOM status may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM status.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the BOM data.
  Transport Issues: If the BOM status definitions were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Status Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM) and check if the BOM status is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the BOM status you are trying to use exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for BOM management and verify that the BOM status settings are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the BOM data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like CS15 (BOM where-used list) to check for issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the BOM status definitions were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and CS15 (BOM where-used list).
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BOM management to understand the configuration and usage of BOM statuses.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.