How To Fix CKBA036 - Alternative BOM & for material & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBA - Message Pool for Development Class CKBA

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Alternative BOM & for material & not found

What causes this issue?

There is no BOM for the entries.

System Response

BOM not found for the material.

How to fix this error?

Create a new BOM or use an existing one.
You must describe the BOM and the routing in full. If it is not
possible to create a new BOM or routing, you can define a production
version in the material master, thus creating the procurement
alternative. The actual particulars of the BOM and routing can then be
assigned to the production version at a later time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBA036 - Alternative BOM & for material & not found ?

  The SAP error message CKBA036 indicates that an alternative Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material could not be found. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and material management when the system is unable to locate the required BOM for a given material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative BOM: The most common cause is that the alternative BOM has not been created or is not maintained for the specified material.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Plant/Location Issues: The alternative BOM may not be defined for the specific plant or location where the material is being processed.
  Status of BOM: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the alternative BOM from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS01, CS02, or CS03) and verify if the alternative BOM exists for the material in question.
  Ensure that the BOM is correctly configured and released for use.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Alternative BOM:
  
  If the alternative BOM does not exist, create it using the BOM creation transaction (CS01).
  If it exists but is not correctly set up, you may need to modify it using CS02.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (MM03) to ensure that the material number is correct and that it is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the alternative BOM is assigned to the correct plant. BOMs can be plant-specific, and if the BOM is not available for the specified plant, the system will not find it.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and has been released. Inactive BOMs will not be considered by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect BOM retrieval.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their relevance to your material.
  Alternative BOMs: Familiarize yourself with how alternative BOMs are used in your organization, including any specific naming conventions or configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKBA036 error and ensure that the alternative BOM is correctly set up for the material in question.