How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_API008 - Bill of material &1 cannot be loaded (material &2 missing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_API - Messages for Product Interfaces

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Bill of material &1 cannot be loaded (material &2 missing)

What causes this issue?

A bill of material can only be downloaded if all related materials are
available in the CRM System.

System Response

The bill of material is skipped.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the relevant material needs to be downloaded first, or
whether the bill of material does not have to be downloaded.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API008 - Bill of material &1 cannot be loaded (material &2 missing) ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API008 indicates that the system is unable to load a Bill of Material (BOM) for a specific product because a required material is missing. This typically occurs in the context of product configuration or when trying to access BOM data for a material that is not fully defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material referenced in the BOM may not exist in the system or may not be properly defined.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM for the product may be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the BOM and the materials.
  Configuration Issues: If the product is configured, there may be issues with the configuration settings that prevent the BOM from being loaded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check BOM Status: Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM and ensure that it is active and valid for the relevant plant and version.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM and material data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the BOM and material data. You can use transaction CS15 to check for BOMs and their components.
  Recreate BOM: If the BOM is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it or adjusting the existing BOM to include the missing materials.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting BOM loading.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS03: Display Bill of Material
  CS15: BOM Level Structure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.