How To Fix CK344 - Material & plant &: BOM not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Material & plant &: BOM not found

What causes this issue?

No bill of material could be found for material &v1& in plant &v2&
for BOM usage &V4& with costing lot size &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries for lot size &V3& and for BOM application &v4& in
the request screen or in the costing view of the material master
record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK344 - Material & plant &: BOM not found ?

  The SAP error message CK344 ("Material & plant &: BOM not found") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a task that requires a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material and plant combination, but the system cannot find the relevant BOM. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during production planning, costing, or when creating a production order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the specified material and plant.
  Incorrect Material/Plant: The material or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified plant.
  BOM Type: The BOM type may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the BOM data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Maintain BOM:
  
  Check if a BOM exists for the specified material and plant. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) or CS01 (Create BOM).
  If it does not exist, create a new BOM using CS01 and ensure it is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code you are using in your transaction. Ensure they are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  If a BOM exists, verify its status. Ensure it is active and valid for the required period. You can check this in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Type:
  
  Ensure that the BOM type you are using is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform. Different BOM types may have different purposes and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs for the specified material and plant. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on BOM management and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  CS12: Display BOM for a plant
  
  
  
  BOM Master Data: Understanding how BOMs are structured and maintained in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the relevant fields and settings in the BOM master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK344 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is available for your material and plant combination.