How To Fix CO057 - No valid bill of material found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No valid bill of material found

What causes this issue?

You want to produce a material for which there is no valid bill of
material.

How to fix this error?

Create a valid bill of material for the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO057 - No valid bill of material found ?

  The SAP error message CO057 ("No valid bill of material found") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material or product during production planning or execution processes. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating production orders, running MRP (Material Requirements Planning), or performing other related activities.
  Causes of CO057 Error
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM created for the material in question.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specific plant or production version.
  Plant/Location Issues: The BOM may not be assigned to the correct plant or location where the production order is being processed.
  Versioning Issues: If multiple versions of a BOM exist, the system may not be able to find the correct version for the specified parameters.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be configured to allow BOMs.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the BOM from being recognized.
  
  Solutions to CO057 Error
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material and plant in question.
  If no BOM exists, create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required plant and production version.
  Check the validity dates of the BOM to ensure it is within the active range.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Confirm that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. If necessary, create or modify the BOM for the appropriate plant.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Versions:
  
  If multiple BOM versions exist, ensure that the correct version is being referenced in the production order or planning run.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material type allows for BOMs. If not, consider changing the material type or adjusting the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify and resolve any discrepancies that may affect BOM recognition.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations or settings that may affect BOM processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS12: Display BOMs for a Material
  CS13: Display BOMs for a Group
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List (to check MRP-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and create BOMs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO057 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.