How To Fix CN293 - Bill of material without a material number cannot be exploded

CN293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Bill of material without a material number cannot be exploded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN293 - Bill of material without a material number cannot be exploded ?

  The SAP error message CN293 indicates that there is an attempt to explode a Bill of Material (BOM) that does not have an associated material number. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or when trying to create a production order or a planned order that references a BOM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The BOM you are trying to use does not have a material number assigned to it. This can happen if the BOM was created incorrectly or if it was not linked to a material.
  Incorrect BOM Type: The BOM type being used may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released for use in production.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being recognized properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Assignment:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS01, CS02, or CS03) and verify that the