How To Fix CO398 - No suitable BOM alternative could be determined

CO398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 398

• Message text: No suitable BOM alternative could be determined

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CO398 - Details

• The SAP error message CO398 ("No suitable BOM alternative could be determined") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when the system is unable to find a suitable Bill of Materials (BOM) for a given material or production order. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of CO398 Error
  
  
  Missing BOM: The most common reason is that there is no BOM defined for the material in question. This can happen if the BOM has not been created or has been deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specific plant or production version.
  
  
  Plant/Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may not be assigned to the specific plant where the production order is being processed.
  
  
  Alternative BOMs: If the system is set up to use alternative BOMs, there may not be a suitable alternative available for