How To Fix CRWB224 - Material BOM &1 &2 &3 &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRWB -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Material BOM &1 &2 &3 &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRWB224 - Material BOM &1 &2 &3 &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRWB224 indicates that a specific Bill of Materials (BOM) does not exist for the specified material. The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 typically represent the material number, plant, BOM usage, and alternative BOM, respectively.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent BOM: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified material and plant has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters (material number, plant, BOM usage, etc.) may be incorrect or misspelled.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., inactive).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant.
  Enter the material number, plant, and other relevant details to see if the BOM is listed.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist, you can create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  Ensure that you enter the correct material number, plant, and BOM usage.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Parameters:
  
  Double-check the input parameters you are using to ensure they are correct and match the existing BOM records.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  If the BOM exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new active version.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage BOMs. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Usage: Different BOM usages (e.g., production, engineering) can affect the visibility of the BOM.
  Alternative BOMs: If you are using alternative BOMs, ensure that the correct alternative is specified.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRWB224 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is available for your material.