How To Fix CPWB079 - Enter material, BOM number, alternative and usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Enter material, BOM number, alternative and usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB079 - Enter material, BOM number, alternative and usage ?

  The SAP error message CPWB079 ("Enter material, BOM number, alternative and usage") typically occurs in the context of working with Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, particularly when using the transaction codes related to BOM management, such as CS01, CS02, or CS03.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires specific information to process your request related to a BOM. The required fields that need to be filled in are:
  
  Material: The material number for which the BOM is being created or modified.
  BOM Number: The specific BOM number you are trying to access or create.
  Alternative: The alternative BOM number, if applicable (this is used when there are multiple BOMs for the same material).
  Usage: The usage type of the BOM, which defines the context in which the BOM is used (e.g., production, engineering, etc.).
  
  If any of these fields are missing or incorrectly filled, the system will trigger this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPWB079 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered all the required fields correctly:
  
  Material: Enter a valid material number.
  BOM Number: Enter the correct BOM number.
  Alternative: If applicable, enter the alternative BOM number (if you are using alternatives).
  Usage: Specify the correct usage type for the BOM.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Existence: Make sure that the BOM you are trying to access or create actually exists in the system. You can check this using transaction CS03 (Display BOM) to see if the BOM number is valid for the specified material.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the values to enter, refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on BOM management.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you continue to experience issues after verifying the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to BOM management include:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  BOM Usage Types: Common usage types include:
  
  1: Production
  2: Engineering
  3: Sales
  4: Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the BOM exists, you should be able to resolve the CPWB079 error.