How To Fix CDESK_MESSAGES015 - The document is not contained in the BOM of & & & &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CDESK_MESSAGES - Messages in CAD Desktop Environment

• Message number: 015

• Message text: The document is not contained in the BOM of & & & &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CDESK_MESSAGES015 - The document is not contained in the BOM of & & & &. ?

  The SAP error message CDESK_MESSAGES015 indicates that a specific document is not found in the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the specified material. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to reference a document (such as a drawing, specification, or other related document) that is expected to be linked to a BOM item, but it is not present.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document: The document you are trying to reference is not included in the BOM.
  Incorrect BOM: The BOM being referenced may not be the correct one for the material in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the BOM that have not been properly updated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the document linked to the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Verify that the BOM for the specified material is correctly configured and includes the document you are trying to reference.
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to check the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Document:
  
  If the document is indeed missing, you may need to add it to the BOM. This can typically be done using transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify Material and BOM:
  
  Ensure that you are referencing the correct material and BOM. Check for any potential discrepancies in material numbers or BOM versions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM and the associated documents. If not, contact your SAP administrator to resolve any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding BOM management and document linking.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, consider running a consistency check or consulting with your SAP support team to resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS12: Multi-Level BOM
  CS13: Display BOM for a Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM and document management.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and document handling.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in BOM and document management within SAP.