How To Fix CK299 - No alternative to multi-level BOM found for material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 299

• Message text: No alternative to multi-level BOM found for material & in plant &

What causes this issue?

In the BOM application &v3& the definition is such that the system is
to access the tables stored in customizing for routings for finding
alternatives with multiple BOMs.
However, material &V1& in plant &V2& is not assigned to an alternative
BOM.

System Response

Costing could not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

If you have authorization for Customizing, complete the missing entry
in the table for the selection of bills of material with the
alternative you require.
INCLUDE 'NA_CKSYSAD_AN'

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK299 - No alternative to multi-level BOM found for material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CK299 indicates that the system could not find an alternative multi-level Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specified material in a given plant. This error typically arises during processes such as costing, where the system attempts to retrieve BOM data for a material but fails to find a suitable alternative.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The primary cause is that there is no BOM defined for the material in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The material or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the specified period.
  Alternative BOMs: If the system is configured to look for alternative BOMs and none are available, this error can occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BOM or the material master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that a BOM exists for the material in the specified plant. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Create or Update BOM: If no BOM exists, you may need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If a BOM exists but is not valid, consider updating it.
  Verify Material and Plant: Ensure that the material number and plant are correctly specified in the transaction. Check for typos or incorrect entries.
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required period. You can check the validity dates in the BOM details.
  Review Alternative BOMs: If your process requires alternative BOMs, ensure that they are defined and active for the material in question.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle BOMs and alternatives.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Create single-level BOM
  CS12: Display multi-level BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and ensure you are working with the correct type for your process.
  Material Master: Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained.
  Costing Configuration: If this error occurs during costing, review the costing configuration and ensure that all necessary data is available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK299 error and implement the appropriate solution.