How To Fix BOM050 - In sales order &2 &2 material &1 is not an assembly.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 050

• Message text: In sales order &2 &2 material &1 is not an assembly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM050 - In sales order &2 &2 material &1 is not an assembly. ?

  The SAP error message BOM050 indicates that the material specified in a sales order is not recognized as an assembly in the Bill of Materials (BOM) context. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a sales order for a material that is expected to have a BOM associated with it, but the system does not find one.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material in question may not be defined as an assembly in the material master. It could be a raw material or finished product that does not have a BOM.
  BOM Not Created: There may not be a BOM created for the material, or the BOM may not be valid for the plant or sales organization specified in the sales order.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not allow it to be treated as an assembly.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The BOM might exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant or sales organization referenced in the sales order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master record for the material in question. Ensure that it is set up as an assembly and that the appropriate BOM is assigned.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM: If there is no BOM for the material, you will need to create one.
  
  Transaction Code: CS01 (Create BOM)
  Ensure that the BOM is created for the correct material and plant.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Validity: If a BOM exists, check its validity and ensure it is active for the relevant plant and sales organization.
  
  Transaction Code: CS02 (Change BOM)
  Verify the validity dates and the plant assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order Configuration: Ensure that the sales order is correctly configured to reference the assembly. Check if the item category and other settings are appropriate for the material type.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or BOM setup, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and how they relate to the materials in your sales orders.
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the relevant views in the material master that pertain to BOMs, such as the Basic Data, Sales, and MRP views.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOM050 error and ensure that the material in your sales order is correctly recognized as an assembly.