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