How To Fix 881017 - Reading REA BOM header data: matl &1 plants ind. &2 plant table &3 no. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Reading REA BOM header data: matl &1 plants ind. &2 plant table &3 no. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881017 - Reading REA BOM header data: matl &1 plants ind. &2 plant table &3 no. &4 ?

  The SAP error message 881017 typically indicates an issue related to the Reading of the Bill of Materials (BOM) header data in the context of a specific material and plant. The error message format suggests that there is a problem with the BOM data for a material in a specific plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Data: The BOM for the specified material in the specified plant may not exist or is not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the specified plant, or the plant may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data for the specified material and plant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the BOM data or related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) and entering the material and plant details.
  Create or Update BOM: If the BOM does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If it exists but is incorrect, you may need to update it using CS02 (Change BOM).
  Verify Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the specified plant. You can check this in the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BOM data. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the BOM data and related tables to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table structures or SE38 to run specific reports for data consistency.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  STPO: BOM item data
  STPOZ: BOM item data (for alternative BOMs)
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM processing or error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.