How To Fix CM005 - Enter plant for standard BOM.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM - Task list messages: Material component allocations

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter plant for standard BOM.

What causes this issue?

You want to call a standard bill of material for a standard network.
You have to enter a plant because the standard bill of material is
plant-dependent.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the plant for the standard bill of material and press the
function key <ZH>standard bill of material</> again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM005 - Enter plant for standard BOM. ?

  The SAP error message CM005 "Enter plant for standard BOM" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP without specifying a plant. In SAP, a BOM is plant-specific, meaning that each plant can have its own BOM for the same material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Information: The most common cause of this error is that the plant field is not filled in when you are trying to create or change a standard BOM.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction that requires plant information but did not provide it.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Plant Information: When creating or editing the BOM, ensure that you enter the correct plant code in the relevant field. This is usually found in the header data of the BOM.
  Check Transaction Code: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for creating or changing a BOM (e.g., CS01 for creating a BOM, CS02 for changing a BOM).
  Review User Authorizations: If you believe you should have access to the plant data, check with your SAP administrator to ensure you have the necessary authorizations.
  Use the Correct BOM Type: Ensure that you are using the correct BOM type that is relevant to the plant you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., standard BOM, variant BOM) and their specific requirements.
  Plant-Specific Data: Familiarize yourself with how plant-specific data is managed in SAP, as this is crucial for effective BOM management.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM creation and management.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to BOMs include:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Create Multi-Level BOM
  CS12: Display Multi-Level BOM
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the plant information is correctly entered and that you are using the appropriate transaction, you should be able to resolve the CM005 error.