How To Fix CPCL_VERS028 - Cannot determine BOM usage

CPCL_VERS028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Cannot determine BOM usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS028 - Cannot determine BOM usage ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS028: "Cannot determine BOM usage" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material due to issues related to BOM usage settings or configurations. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the specified material and plant may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Usage: The BOM usage specified in the configuration may not match any existing BOMs.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The BOM may not be assigned to the correct plant or may not be valid for the plant in question.
  Versioning Issues: The BOM version may not be active or may not be correctly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM for the material and check if it exists for the