How To Fix C5642 - BOM is missing in production version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 642

• Message text: BOM is missing in production version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5642 - BOM is missing in production version ?

  The SAP error message C5642 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) is missing for a specific production version of a material. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or process a production order, and the system cannot find the necessary BOM associated with the production version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that there is no BOM defined for the material in the specified production version.
  Incorrect Production Version: The production version being used may not be correctly assigned to the material or may not exist.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the BOM not being activated or not being valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The BOM might exist, but it may not be assigned to the specific plant where the production order is being created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS01, CS02, or CS03) and verify if a BOM exists for the material and the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the BOM is valid for the production version you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist, create it using transaction CS01.
  If it exists but is not assigned to the correct production version, you may need to update the production version settings in transaction C223 (for production version maintenance).
  
  
  
  Verify Production Version:
  
  Check the production version assigned to the material using transaction C202 or C223.
  Ensure that the production version is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the BOM and production version are valid for the dates you are trying to use them. Sometimes, BOMs are only valid for specific time periods.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Make sure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  C202: Display Production Versions
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, BOM, routing, etc.) is correctly set up and consistent.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to BOMs and production versions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C5642 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is available for the production version in question.