How To Fix CE343 - There is no bill of materials for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 343

• Message text: There is no bill of materials for this material

What causes this issue?

You are trying to take data from a bill of materials. However there is
no bill of materials for the material.

How to fix this error?

You should select a material for which there is a bill of materials.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE343 - There is no bill of materials for this material ?

  The SAP error message CE343, which states "There is no bill of materials for this material," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material, but the system cannot find one. This can happen in various contexts, such as during production planning, material requirements planning, or when creating production orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the material in question.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be of a type that requires a BOM, or it may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant where you are trying to perform the transaction.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the date of the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the BOM data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a BOM: If a BOM does not exist for the material, you will need to create one. This can be done using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  Ensure that you enter the correct material number and plant.
  Define the components and their quantities in the BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material and plant.
  
  If a BOM exists, verify that it is active and valid for the required date.
  
  
  
  Assign BOM to Plant: If the BOM exists but is not assigned to the correct plant, you may need to create a plant-specific BOM or copy the existing BOM to the required plant.
  
  
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the material is set up correctly and is of a type that requires a BOM.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs for the material.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the BOM requirements for your specific business process, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level, variant BOMs) and their uses.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on BOM management in SAP to better understand how to create and manage BOMs effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CE343 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is in place for your material.