How To Fix BOM171 - BOM does not exist or has not been loaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 171

• Message text: BOM does not exist or has not been loaded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM171 - BOM does not exist or has not been loaded ?

  The SAP error message BOM171 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) does not exist or has not been loaded in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a BOM that is either not created, not activated, or not available in the current context (e.g., plant, material, or version).
  Causes of BOM171
  
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the specified material has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The BOM may exist, but it is not available for the specified plant or material.
  BOM Not Activated: The BOM might be created but not activated or released for use.
  Versioning Issues: If the BOM is version-controlled, the specific version you are trying to access may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  Data Load Issues: If the BOM data is supposed to be loaded from an external system or during a data migration process, it may not have been loaded correctly.
  
  Solutions to BOM171
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant.
  Ensure that you are entering the correct material number and plant.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist, create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If the BOM exists but is not activated, activate it using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Material:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct plant and material combination. BOMs can be plant-specific.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Versions:
  
  If your organization uses BOM versioning, ensure that you are referencing the correct version of the BOM.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM. Contact your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Data Load Verification:
  
  If the BOM data is supposed to be loaded from an external source, check the data load process to ensure it completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for your specific SAP implementation, as there may be additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a Material
  CS12: Display BOM for a Group of Materials
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BOM171 error in SAP.