How To Fix CM_BOMBOS019 - A specification has not been assigned to material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_BOMBOS - BOMBOS

• Message number: 019

• Message text: A specification has not been assigned to material &1

What causes this issue?

A specification has not yet been assigned to material &V1& in the
material-specification assignment in the SAP component <ZK>Basic Data
and Tools</>.

System Response

An entry is created in the worklist table without a link to an existing
specification.

How to fix this error?

The material-specification assignment is generated during the creation
of the composition.
Note for translation: Long text almost identical to NA CM_BOMBOS006.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_BOMBOS019 - A specification has not been assigned to material &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_BOMBOS019 indicates that a specification has not been assigned to a material in the system. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and product specification management, particularly when dealing with materials that require specific quality or regulatory specifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Specification Assignment: The material in question does not have a specification assigned to it in the system. This can happen if the material was created without linking it to a specification or if the specification was deleted or not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to require a specification, or the settings for the material type may not align with the requirements for specification assignment.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the assignment of a specification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Specification:
  
  Navigate to the material master record for the affected material.
  Go to the relevant view (usually the Basic Data or Classification view).
  Assign the appropriate specification to the material. This can be done by selecting the specification from the list of available specifications in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured correctly to require a specification. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the material type is set up to handle specifications.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the material master data. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing links between the material and its specifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding material specifications to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to modify the material master record and assign specifications.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, especially the Basic Data and Classification views, where specifications are typically assigned.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_BOMBOS019 error and ensure that the material is properly linked to its specifications.