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

CM013 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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