How To Fix CS104 - Please enter a corresponding usage first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CS - Logistics Customizing

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Please enter a corresponding usage first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CS104 - Please enter a corresponding usage first ?

  The SAP error message CS104 ("Please enter a corresponding usage first") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a bill of materials (BOM) or when working with the configuration of materials in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a usage to be specified before proceeding with the operation.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Usage: The user has not specified a usage for the BOM or configuration. In SAP, usages are used to differentiate between different applications of the same BOM (e.g., production, engineering, etc.).
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require a usage to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  Configuration Settings: The system may not be set up correctly to handle the specific BOM or material configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CS104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Usage:
  
  When creating or modifying a BOM, ensure that you enter a valid usage in the relevant field. Common usages include:
  
  1 for Production
  2 for Engineering
  3 for Sales
  
  
  You can find the usage field in the BOM creation or change screen.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Settings:
  
  If you are working with a specific material, check the BOM settings for that material to ensure that a usage is defined.
  Use transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to enter the required usage.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are working with configurable materials, ensure that the configuration profile is set up correctly and that the usage is defined in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on how to properly set up BOMs and usages.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs and that your user role allows for the entry of usages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CS01 - Create BOM
  CS02 - Change BOM
  CS03 - Display BOM
  
  
  BOM Usage: Understand the different usages and their implications in your organization’s processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.