How To Fix BOM_S4013 - Material does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM_S4 - BOM messages for S/4 HANA Fiori Apps

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM_S4013 - Material does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message BOM_S4013 ("Material does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to use in the BOM has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for use in BOMs.
  Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the plant you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if you are using multiple systems or environments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are using the correct material number.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and not blocked. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Make sure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the material master data under the relevant plant view.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Data:
  
  If you are modifying an existing BOM, ensure that the BOM is correctly referencing the material.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect data synchronization issues, check with your system administrator or IT support to ensure that all data is consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you have the necessary views activated for the material, such as Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales views.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials and BOMs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BOM_S4013 error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.