How To Fix CI055 - No bill of material exists for assembly &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No bill of material exists for assembly &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI055 - No bill of material exists for assembly & ?

  The SAP error message CI055 ("No bill of material exists for assembly &") typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a bill of materials (BOM) for a specific assembly or material, but the system cannot find a corresponding BOM record. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during production planning, material requirements planning, or when trying to create a production order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the specified assembly or material.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are using may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant you are working with.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the current date.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the BOM for the specified material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a BOM: If no BOM exists for the assembly, you will need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  Ensure you enter the correct material number and plant.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Existence: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the specified assembly.
  
  Enter the material number and plant to verify.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment: If the BOM exists, ensure it is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the BOM details.
  
  
  Review BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the date you are trying to use it. You can check the validity dates in the BOM details.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage BOMs. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  CS12: Display BOM for a group of materials
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Familiarize yourself with different BOM types (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) as they may have different requirements and configurations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and related processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI055 error and successfully manage your BOMs in SAP.