How To Fix CO280 - No material components exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 280

• Message text: No material components exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO280 - No material components exist ?

  The SAP error message CO280 ("No material components exist") typically occurs in the context of production orders or when working with bills of materials (BOMs) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find any material components associated with the specified production order or BOM.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the material in question may not be created or may not be assigned to the production order.
  Incorrect Material: The material number entered may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Plant Assignment: The BOM may not be assigned to the correct plant 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 production order.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the BOM or its components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that a BOM exists for the material in question. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Verify Material Number: Ensure that the correct material number is being used and that it exists in the system.
  Check BOM Status: Make sure that the BOM is active and valid for the relevant plant and production version.
  Review Plant Assignment: Confirm that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant where the production order is being processed.
  Check BOM Versions: If applicable, ensure that the correct version of the BOM is being used for the production order.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM and its components.
  Recreate BOM: If the BOM is missing or incorrect, you may need to create or modify it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and production order processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO280 error and implement the appropriate solution.