How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_MKAL_API101 - BOM does not exist

CMD_BS_MAT_MKAL_API101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_MKAL_API - Message class for MDG MKAL

• Message number: 101

• Message text: BOM does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_MKAL_API101 - BOM does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_MKAL_API101 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) does not exist for the specified material. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations that require a BOM, such as production planning, material requirements planning, or when creating a production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified material has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are using may be incorrect or does not correspond to a valid material in the system.
  Plant/Location Issues: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant or location you are working with.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or configuration issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if