How To Fix CO103 - BOM & not found (check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: BOM & not found (check entry)

What causes this issue?

Bill of material &V1& ist not defined in the system.

How to fix this error?

There are two possibilities:
Enter a different bill of material.
Create the bill of material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO103 - BOM & not found (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message CO103, which states "BOM & not found (check entry)," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specified material in the context of a production order or other related processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the specified material has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released for use.
  Plant/Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may not exist for the specific plant you are working with.
  BOM Usage: The BOM may not be defined for the specific usage (e.g., production, engineering).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the material and plant.
  Ensure that you are using the correct material number and plant.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist, create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If the BOM exists but is inactive, you may need to activate or release it.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Usage:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is created for the correct usage type (e.g., production, sales).
  Check the BOM usage in the BOM header data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to verify the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up and that the BOM is assigned to the correct material.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. If you are working in a specific plant, the BOM must be created for that plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their specific uses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to BOM processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO103 error and implement the appropriate solution.