How To Fix CO636 - BOM for material & does not contain any valid items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 636

• Message text: BOM for material & does not contain any valid items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO636 - BOM for material & does not contain any valid items ?

  The SAP error message CO636 indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specified material does not contain any valid items. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a production order, and the system cannot find a valid BOM associated with the material in question.
  Causes:
  
  No BOM Exists: The material does not have a BOM created in the system.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM exists but is marked as inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Incorrect Plant/Version: The BOM may exist, but it is not valid for the plant or production version you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect material number entered when trying to access the BOM.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material in the specified plant.
  If no BOM exists, you will need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the relevant plant and production version.
  You can check the validity dates and status in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Version:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct plant and production version when trying to access the BOM.
  If necessary, create or modify the BOM for the correct plant/version.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the material number and other input data for any errors or typos.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and access BOMs. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their applications.
  BOM Usage: Familiarize yourself with how BOMs are used in production planning and material requirements planning (MRP).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  CS12: Display multi-level BOM
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO636 error and ensure that the BOM for the material is correctly set up in the system.