How To Fix CM109 - BOM maintained with serial number.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 109

  • Message text: BOM maintained with serial number.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM109 - BOM maintained with serial number. ?

    The SAP error message CM109 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) is maintained with a serial number, which can lead to issues when trying to perform certain operations, such as creating or changing production orders, or when trying to perform inventory management tasks.

    Cause:

    The error typically arises when:

    1. A BOM is defined with serial number management, but the system is unable to process the transaction due to the serial number settings.
    2. The BOM is not correctly configured for the specific material or production process.
    3. There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the BOM or the materials involved.

    Solution:

    To resolve the CM109 error, you can take the following steps:

    1. Check BOM Configuration:

      • Go to the BOM transaction (CS02) and check the BOM for the material in question. Ensure that the BOM is correctly set up for serial number management.
      • Verify that the components of the BOM are also correctly configured for serial number management if required.
    2. Review Serial Number Management Settings:

      • Check the material master data (MM02) for the materials involved to ensure that serial number management is correctly configured.
      • Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly assigned to the material.
    3. Check Production Order Settings:

      • If you are trying to create or change a production order, ensure that the order type is compatible with serial number management.
      • Review the production order settings to ensure that they align with the BOM and material settings.
    4. Consult Documentation:

      • Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM and serial number management for any specific configurations or requirements.
    5. Testing:

      • After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
    6. Consult SAP Support:

      • If the issue continues, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on your specific system configuration.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM)
      • MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
      • CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order)
    • Documentation:

      • SAP Help Portal for BOM and Serial Number Management.
      • SAP Notes related to BOM and serial number issues.
    • Best Practices:

      • Regularly review and maintain BOMs and material master data to ensure they are up to date and correctly configured.
      • Train users on the importance of serial number management and its implications on BOMs and production processes.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CM109 error in SAP.

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