How To Fix CM_EAM_TL_API197 - A standard BOM item could not be created for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EAM_TL_API - Message class for eam task list API

• Message number: 197

• Message text: A standard BOM item could not be created for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API197 - A standard BOM item could not be created for material & ?

  The SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API197 indicates that a standard Bill of Materials (BOM) item could not be created for a specified material. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when trying to create or manage BOMs for materials that are not properly configured or do not meet certain criteria.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Material Master Issues: The material for which the BOM is being created may not be properly defined in the Material Master. This includes missing or incorrect data in key fields.
  BOM Type Configuration: The BOM type being used may not be configured correctly in the system. For example, the BOM type may not be allowed for the material category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a BOM for the specified material.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the correct plant or storage location, or