How To Fix BOM191 - Material check for material & failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Material check for material & failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM191 - Material check for material & failed ?

  The SAP error message BOM191 ("Material check for material & failed") typically occurs when there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid BOM for the specified material, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The material does not have an associated BOM in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to allow BOMs.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The BOM may not be valid for the specific plant or storage location being used.
  Status of BOM: The BOM may be inactive or not released for use.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or BOM.
  Versioning Issues: The BOM version being referenced may not be valid or may not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if a BOM exists for the material in question using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM). If it does not exist, you may need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  Verify Material Type: Ensure that the material type is set up correctly to allow BOMs. You can check this in the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment: Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the BOM details.
  
  
  Review BOM Status: Make sure that the BOM is active and has been released. You can check the status in the BOM details.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material and BOM data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through transaction codes like C223 (BOM Status) or C201 (BOM Change).
  
  
  Check BOM Version: If your organization uses BOM versioning, ensure that the correct version is being referenced and that it is valid.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines specific to your organization’s SAP implementation for handling BOMs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  C223: BOM Status
  C201: BOM Change
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify BOMs and material master data.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in BOMs and material management.