How To Fix CI050 - Component & not contained in bill of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Component & not contained in bill of material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI050 - Component & not contained in bill of material ?

  The SAP error message CI050 indicates that a component specified in a bill of material (BOM) is not found in the BOM itself. This error typically arises during operations such as creating or changing a BOM, or when trying to perform a production order that references a BOM.
  Cause:
  
  Component Not Added: The component has not been added to the BOM.
  Incorrect BOM: The BOM being referenced may not be the correct one for the material or may not include the specified component.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the component number or description.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be in a status that does not allow for the component to be used (e.g., inactive).
  Plant-Specific BOM: The component may not be included in the plant-specific BOM if the BOM is plant-specific.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM: Verify that the BOM for the material in question includes the specified component. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to view the BOM details.
  Add Component: If the component is missing, you can add it to the BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  Verify Component Number: Ensure that the component number is correct and matches the one in the material master.
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and not in a status that would prevent its use.
  Plant-Specific BOM: If applicable, check if there is a plant-specific BOM and ensure the component is included in that BOM.
  Check for Deletions: If the component was recently deleted from the BOM, you may need to restore it or create a new BOM that includes it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a specific plant
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and ensure you are working with the correct type.
  Material Master: Check the material master data for the component to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI050 error and ensure that the component is properly included in the BOM.