How To Fix CO740 - Material exists without valid BOM items (see log)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Material exists without valid BOM items (see log)

What causes this issue?

For individual orders:
There are no valid BOM items assigned to the header material.
For collective orders:
There is at least one component with direct production, which does not
have a valid BOM item assigned to it.

System Response

Ther are no material components assigned to the orders in question.

How to fix this error?

Make the necessary corrections to the bills of material of the
materials in question.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO740 - Material exists without valid BOM items (see log) ?

  The SAP error message CO740 indicates that a material exists in the system without valid Bill of Materials (BOM) items. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations related to production planning, such as creating a production order or running a cost estimate, and the system cannot find a valid BOM for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The material does not have an associated BOM in the system.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM exists but is not active or valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Incorrect Plant/Version: The BOM may exist for a different plant or production version than the one being used.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be marked as obsolete or inactive.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or BOM records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material in the relevant 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 required plant and production version.
  If the BOM is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new active BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Production Version:
  
  Ensure that 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 or production version.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Items:
  
  Check if all items in the BOM are valid and have the necessary data (e.g., material numbers, quantities).
  If there are any issues with the BOM items, correct them.
  
  
  
  Consult the Log:
  
  The error message suggests checking the log for more details. Use transaction CO740 or check the application log to get more information about the specific issue.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master and BOM data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their implications on production planning.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on BOM management and production planning processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO740 error and ensure that the material has a valid BOM for your production processes.