How To Fix CE0203 - BOM item material [&1] does not exist, it is being generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE0 - B2E [Base] B2B Engineering

• Message number: 203

• Message text: BOM item material [&1] does not exist, it is being generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE0203 - BOM item material [&1] does not exist, it is being generated ?

  The SAP error message CE0203 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) item material does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a BOM, and the material specified in the BOM item is not found in the material master.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material specified in the BOM has not been created in the material master.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered in the BOM might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may exist but could be inactive or blocked for use.
  Plant-Specific Data: The material may not be available for the specific plant or storage location you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify if the material exists in the material master by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material). If it does not exist, create it using MM01 (Create Material).
  Verify Material Number: Ensure that the material number in the BOM is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  Check Material Status: If the material exists, check its status to ensure it is active and not blocked. You can do this in the material master data.
  Plant-Specific Data: Ensure that the material is created for the specific plant you are working with. You can check this in the material master under the relevant plant view.
  Recreate BOM: If the BOM was created before the material was added to the system, you may need to recreate the BOM after ensuring the material exists.
  Data Synchronization: If your system is integrated with other systems, check for any synchronization issues that may have caused the material not to be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Ensure you are using the correct BOM type for your requirements.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials and BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CE0203 error and successfully work with your BOM in SAP.