How To Fix BOM191 - Material check for material & failed

BOM191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Material check for material & failed

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BOM191 - Details

• 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