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 the plant may not be set up to allow BOM creation for that material.
  Status of the Material: The material may be in a status that does not allow BOM creation (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  Missing Required Fields: Certain required fields in the BOM creation process may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material exists in the Material Master and that all required fields are filled out correctly. Ensure that the material type is compatible with BOM creation.
  Review BOM Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the BOM type in the system. Ensure that it is set up to allow BOMs for the specific material category.
  Verify User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create the BOM has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator.
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location, and that these are configured to allow BOM creation.
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material in the system. If it is blocked or inactive, it may need to be reactivated or unblocked.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields in the BOM creation process are filled out correctly. This may include components, quantities, and other relevant data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for BOM management in EAM for detailed guidelines on creating and managing BOMs.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.