How To Fix CO870 - BOM cannot be read for order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 870

• Message text: BOM cannot be read for order &

What causes this issue?

You want to explode the BOM for order &V1& again. Since purchase orders
already exist for one or more components the BOM cannot be read in any
more.

How to fix this error?

If you want to explode the BOM again, then you should delete the
purchase orders first.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO870 - BOM cannot be read for order & ?

  The SAP error message CO870 indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) cannot be read for a specific production order. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution when the system is unable to retrieve the BOM associated with the material or order in question.
  Causes of CO870 Error
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the material specified in the production order does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or production version.
  Plant/Version Mismatch: The BOM may not be assigned to the plant or production version that the order is referencing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the BOM or material master.
  BOM Explosion Issues: The system may have trouble exploding the BOM due to configuration or data issues.
  
  Solutions to CO870 Error
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that the BOM exists for the material and the relevant plant. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the production version and plant. You can check this in the BOM details.
  Verify Production Version: Make sure that the production version assigned to the order is correct and that it has a valid BOM associated with it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the BOM. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data to ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate BOM.
  BOM Configuration: If there are issues with BOM explosion, review the configuration settings related to BOM processing in the system.
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs or system messages for additional details that may provide insight into the issue.
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  C223: Check Production Versions
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing and the CO870 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BOM management and production order processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning and BOM management.