How To Fix CM504 - No bill of material for task list found with parameter effectivity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 504

• Message text: No bill of material for task list found with parameter effectivity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM504 - No bill of material for task list found with parameter effectivity ?

  The SAP error message CM504 ("No bill of material for task list found with parameter effectivity") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with task lists and bills of material (BOMs). This error indicates that the system could not find a corresponding bill of material for the specified task list based on the effectivity parameters provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM defined for the material or task list you are trying to use.
  Effectivity Dates: The effectivity dates or parameters specified in the task list do not match any existing BOM. This can happen if the BOM is not valid for the specified date range.
  Incorrect Task List: The task list being referenced may not be correctly linked to the BOM or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or BOM