How To Fix CPCL_VERS156 - MBOM for unitized material does not have effectivity

CPCL_VERS156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 156

• Message text: MBOM for unitized material does not have effectivity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS156 - MBOM for unitized material does not have effectivity ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS156 indicates that a Material Bill of Materials (MBOM) for a unitized material does not have effectivity. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, where the system expects a valid effectivity date or range for the BOM to be used in production.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Effectivity Dates: The MBOM for the specified material does not have any effectivity dates defined. Effectivity dates are crucial for determining when a particular BOM is valid for use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or the BOM may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of effectivity.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or BOM, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Effectivity Dates:
  
  Go to the BOM maintenance transaction (e.g., CS02) and check the BOM for the specified material.
  Ensure that effectivity dates are defined. You can set a start date