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

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM104 - BOM category requires alternative BOM 1 ?

  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