How To Fix CM_BOMBOS052 - Item material &1 is not assigned to a specification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_BOMBOS - BOMBOS

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Item material &1 is not assigned to a specification

What causes this issue?

No specification is assigned to the material in the BOM item &v2&-&v3&.

System Response

The system cannot create a composition for the bill of material since
there is no material-specification assignment.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the items in the bill of material are assigned to
<ZH>one</> specification in each case before the composition is
generated. Otherwise errors occur during generation and you have to
repeat the process.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_BOMBOS052 - Item material &1 is not assigned to a specification ?

  The SAP error message CM_BOMBOS052 indicates that a specific item material (denoted as &1) is not assigned to a specification in the context of a Bill of Materials (BOM) or a similar configuration. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, product lifecycle management, or when working with BOMs in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Specification Assignment: The material in question has not been linked to a specification. Specifications are often used to define the characteristics and properties of materials, and if a material is not assigned to one, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with the specification assignment.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the assignment of the material to a specification.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or assign specifications to the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign the Material to a Specification:
  
  Navigate to the material master record for the item material in question.
  Go to the "Classification" view and check if the material is assigned to the appropriate specification.
  If not, assign the material to the relevant specification.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the specification you are trying to assign. If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to verify the material type settings.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material specifications. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing specifications and BOMs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or CS02 (Change BOM) to access and modify material and BOM data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with the process of assigning specifications, consider seeking training or support from your organization's SAP team or consulting services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_BOMBOS052 error and ensure that the material is properly assigned to a specification.