How To Fix BOM_S4016 - Material not maintained in the plant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Material not maintained in the plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM_S4016 - Material not maintained in the plant. ?

  The SAP error message BOM_S4016, which states "Material not maintained in the plant," typically occurs when you are trying to access or work with a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a material that has not been defined or maintained in the specific plant you are working with. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating or displaying a BOM.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created in Plant: The material you are trying to use in the BOM has not been created or maintained in the specific plant.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material exists, but the plant-specific data (like the material master record) is not maintained for the plant you are working with.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: You may be trying to access a BOM for a material in a plant where it is not assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material exists for the specific plant. If not, you need to create it using transaction MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Create Material in Plant:
  
  If the material does not exist in the plant, create it by using transaction MM01.
  Ensure that you select the appropriate views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) and enter the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant-Specific Data:
  
  If the material exists but lacks plant-specific data, you can maintain it using transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that all necessary data for the plant is filled out.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly assigned to the material in the specific plant. You can check this using transaction CS03 (Display BOM) and entering the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  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 the relevant views for the material are maintained, such as Basic Data, Sales Org Data, Purchasing, and Plant Data.
  
  
  BOM Usage: Check the BOM usage to ensure that it is appropriate for the material and plant combination.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOM_S4016 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained in the specified plant.