How To Fix CN177 - There is no sales order BOM for the material, plant and usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 177

• Message text: There is no sales order BOM for the material, plant and usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN177 - There is no sales order BOM for the material, plant and usage ?

  The SAP error message CN177 indicates that there is no Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material, plant, and usage in the context of sales order processing. This error typically arises when trying to create or process a sales order that requires a BOM, but the system cannot find one that matches the specified criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the material in the specified plant and usage.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The material or plant specified in the sales order may be incorrect or not aligned with the BOM data.
  Usage Not Defined: The usage specified in the sales order may not be defined in the BOM configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or BOM master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a BOM: If a BOM does not exist for the material, plant, and usage, you will need to create one. This can be done using the transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  Ensure that you enter the correct material number, plant, and usage when creating the BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material, plant, and usage. If it exists but is not being recognized, verify the details.
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant: Double-check the material number and plant in the sales order to ensure they are correct and correspond to the BOM data.
  
  
  Check BOM Usage: Ensure that the BOM usage is correctly defined. You can check the usage settings in the BOM configuration.
  
  
  Master Data Consistency: Ensure that the material master data is consistent and correctly set up. You can use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to review the material master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the BOM creation process or the specific requirements for your organization, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Usage: BOMs can have different usages (e.g., production, sales, engineering). Ensure that the correct usage is being referenced.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and sales orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CN177 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is in place for your sales order processing.