How To Fix BOM030 - No material variants exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 030

• Message text: No material variants exist

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE BOM_APILAGAUFRUF
However, no material variant was transferred.

System Response

INCLUDE BOM_VERBUCHLAGABBRUCH

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE BOM_PARALAGPRUEF

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM030 - No material variants exist ?

  The SAP error message BOM030 ("No material variants exist") typically occurs when you are trying to create or access a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material that does not have any associated material variants defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a production order, perform a material requirement planning (MRP) run, or access a BOM for a configurable material.
  Cause:
  
  No Material Variants Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have any material variants defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are trying to access may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of variants.
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the material may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code CS03 (Display Material BOM) or CS02 (Change Material BOM) and check if the material variants exist for the specified material.
  If no variants are found, you may need to create them using transaction code CS01 (Create Material BOM).
  
  
  
  Create Material Variants:
  
  If the material variants do not exist, you can create them by defining the necessary characteristics and values for the configurable material.
  Ensure that the configuration profile is correctly set up for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to verify the material details.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the BOM overview.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to BOMs and material variants for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs and material variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create Material BOM
  CS02: Change Material BOM
  CS03: Display Material BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOMs and material variants.
  
  
  Configuration Profiles: Understand how configuration profiles work in SAP, as they are crucial for managing configurable materials and their variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOM030 error and ensure that the necessary material variants are defined for your materials in SAP.