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

881017 - Overview

• 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