How To Fix CPCL_VERS117 - MBOM &1 with usage &2 for material &3 in plant &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 117

• Message text: MBOM &1 with usage &2 for material &3 in plant &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS117 - MBOM &1 with usage &2 for material &3 in plant &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS117 indicates that there is an issue with the Multi-Level Bill of Materials (MBOM) for a specific material in a given plant. The message states that the MBOM with the specified usage does not exist for the material in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MBOM: The most common cause of this error is that the Multi-Level Bill of Materials (MBOM) for the specified material and usage does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Usage: The usage specified in the error message may not be valid or may not have been defined for the material.
  Plant-Specific Data: The MBOM may not have been created for the specific plant mentioned in the error message.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database or incorrect configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MBOM Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code CS03 (Display Material BOM) and check if the MBOM exists for the specified material, usage, and plant.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code CS01 (Create Material BOM).
  
  
  
  Create or Update MBOM:
  
  If the MBOM is missing, create a new MBOM for the material in the specified plant and usage.
  Ensure that you enter the correct usage and plant information while creating the MBOM.
  
  
  
  Verify Usage:
  
  Check if the usage specified in the error message is correct. Common usages include production, engineering, and others. Make sure that the usage is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the MBOM is created for the correct plant. If the material is used in multiple plants, you may need to create separate MBOMs for each plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for creating and managing MBOMs in your organization to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create MBOMs in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create Material BOM
  CS02: Change Material BOM
  CS03: Display Material BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a Material
  
  
  BOM Usage: Understand the different usages of BOMs in SAP, such as production (usage 1), engineering (usage 2), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to MBOMs or this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPCL_VERS117 error and ensure that the MBOM is correctly set up for the specified material and plant.