How To Fix BOM612 - Insufficient selection criteria: Order BOM without fr. assembly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Insufficient selection criteria: Order BOM without fr. assembly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM612 - Insufficient selection criteria: Order BOM without fr. assembly ?

  The SAP error message BOM612 ("Insufficient selection criteria: Order BOM without fr. assembly") typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, but the system cannot find a valid assembly or the selection criteria provided are insufficient to identify the BOM you are trying to work with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assembly Information: The BOM you are trying to access or create is not linked to a valid assembly or the assembly number is not specified.
  Insufficient Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you provided (like plant, material, or BOM usage) are not sufficient to uniquely identify the BOM.
  Incorrect BOM Type: You may be trying to use a BOM type that does not correspond to the assembly you are working with.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the BOM master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assembly Number: Ensure that you have specified the correct assembly number in your selection criteria. If you are creating a new BOM, make sure to enter the correct material number.
  Review Selection Criteria: Make sure that you are providing all necessary selection criteria. This may include:
  
  Plant
  Material
  BOM usage
  BOM status
  
  
  Verify BOM Type: Ensure that you are using the correct BOM type that corresponds to the assembly you are working with.
  Check BOM Data: Go to the BOM master data and verify that the BOM exists for the specified assembly. You can use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM is correctly set up.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields or the process, refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for creating and managing BOMs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management that might address this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in BOM management.