How To Fix CI056 - Assembly & not contained in equipment bill of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Assembly & not contained in equipment bill of material

What causes this issue?

You can only allocate an assembly in the header and operation of a
maintenance task list that is contained in the object BOM.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a suitable assembly using the structure explosion. Note that you
can only select assemblies from the structure explosion that have the
status "PM assembly" as BOM items.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI056 - Assembly & not contained in equipment bill of material ?

  The SAP error message CI056, which states "Assembly & not contained in equipment bill of material," typically occurs in the context of working with bills of material (BOM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with equipment or production orders. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified assembly in the associated BOM for the equipment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Entry: The assembly you are trying to use is not included in the BOM for the specified equipment.
  Incorrect BOM Assignment: The BOM may not be correctly assigned to the equipment or the wrong BOM is being referenced.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the assembly not being properly defined or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the equipment or assembly may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check if the assembly is listed in the BOM for the specific equipment.
  If it is not present, you may need to create or modify the BOM to include the assembly.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify BOM:
  
  If the assembly is missing, you can create a new BOM or modify an existing one to include the assembly.
  Ensure that the correct plant and BOM usage are selected.
  
  
  
  Verify Equipment Master Data:
  
  Check the equipment master data to ensure that it is correctly linked to the BOM.
  Use transaction IE03 to view the equipment details and verify the BOM assignment.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the BOM or equipment data.
  Use transaction CS15 to check for any inconsistencies in the BOM structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on BOM management and error resolution.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  IE03: Display Equipment
  CS15: BOM Comparison
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, equipment BOM) and their specific uses.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that all relevant master data is correctly maintained in the system to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI056 error and ensure that the assembly is correctly included in the equipment BOM.