How To Fix BOM104 - BOM category requires alternative BOM 1


BOM104 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

  • Message number: 104

  • Message text: BOM category requires alternative BOM 1

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered an alternative BOM that does not have the value <zh>1
    </>. However, at the same time you have entered a BOM category (for
    example <zh>order BOM</> or <zh>document structure</>, for which no
    alternatives can be created.

    System Response

    In the <LS>Alternative BOM</> field, the system enters the value "1".

    How to fix this error?

    Use the alternative BOM value <zh>1</> as proposed by the system, or
    enter a different BOM category.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


BOM104 - Details

  • The SAP error message BOM104 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) category requires an alternative BOM. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a BOM in SAP, and the system expects an alternative BOM to be defined for the specified BOM category.
    
    Cause: BOM Category Configuration: The BOM category you are working with is configured to require an alternative BOM. This is often the case in industries where multiple versions of a product are produced, and the system needs to know which alternative BOM to use. Missing Alternative BOM: The alternative BOM that is required for the specified BOM category has not been created or is not available in the system. Incorrect BOM Type: You may be using the wrong BOM type or category that does not match the requirements of the material you are trying to work with.
    Solution: Create an Alternative BOM: If an alternative BOM is required, you

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