How To Fix C2520 - Material does not have BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Material does not have BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2520 - Material does not have BOM ?

  The SAP error message C2520, which states "Material does not have BOM," indicates that the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the specified material. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a production order, perform a material requirement planning (MRP) run, or execute other processes that require a BOM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most straightforward cause is that the material in question does not have an associated BOM defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be of a type that typically has a BOM (e.g., non-stock materials).
  BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the plant or production version you are working with.
  Plant Assignment: The BOM might be created for a different plant than the one you are currently using.
  Versioning Issues: If the BOM is versioned, the version you are trying to access