How To Fix CM013 - No further alternative bill of material found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No further alternative bill of material found

What causes this issue?

You cannot select another alternative of the bill of material
because only the one you are currently processing exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM013 - No further alternative bill of material found ?

  The SAP error message CM013 ("No further alternative bill of material found") typically occurs when the system is unable to find an alternative bill of materials (BOM) for a specific material during production planning or when trying to create a production order. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Alternative BOMs: The primary reason for this error is that there are no alternative BOMs defined for the material in question. The system is looking for an alternative BOM but cannot find one.
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the plant or production version you are working with.
  
  
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may not be defined for the specific plant where the production order is being created.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If the BOM is versioned, the specific version you are trying to use may not exist or may not be active.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or BOM settings that prevent the system from finding the alternative BOM.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and check if there are alternative BOMs defined for the material.
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the relevant plant and production version.
  
  
  
  Create Alternative BOM:
  
  If no alternative BOM exists, you may need to create one. Use transaction CS01 to create a new alternative BOM for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master (MM03) to ensure that the material is correctly configured and that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM status is set to "active" and that it is not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check for Versioning:
  
  If you are using BOM versioning, ensure that the correct version is being referenced in your production order.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional insights on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CO01: Create Production Order
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level, alternative BOMs) and how they are used in your production processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CM013 error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.