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

BOM171 - Overview

• 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