How To Fix 882003 - BOM read for material &1, alternative &2, plant &3, usage &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 882 - REA Distributed Systems: Receiver Functionality

• Message number: 003

• 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 882003 - BOM read for material &1, alternative &2, plant &3, usage &4 ?

  The SAP error message "882003 BOM read for material &1, alternative &2, plant &3, usage &4" typically indicates that the system is unable to read the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the specified material, alternative, plant, and usage. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during production planning, material requirements planning, or when trying to create a production order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the specified material and alternative does not exist in the system for the given plant and usage.
  Incorrect Data: The material number, alternative BOM number, plant, or usage might be incorrectly specified in the transaction.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being read correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if the BOM exists for the specified material, alternative, plant, and usage. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that the material number, alternative BOM, plant, and usage are entered correctly in the transaction.
  BOM Status: Check the status of the BOM to ensure it is active and released. You can do this in the BOM display transaction (CS03).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view BOMs. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team to investigate further, especially if there are configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  
  
  BOM Usage: Understand the different usages of BOMs (e.g., production, engineering, etc.) and ensure you are using the correct one.
  Alternative BOMs: If you are using alternative BOMs, ensure that the specified alternative is valid for the material and plant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to BOM reading errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 882003.