How To Fix CU401 - Material &1 has no BOM (BOM application &2, plant &3, SY-SUBRC &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Material &1 has no BOM (BOM application &2, plant &3, SY-SUBRC &4)

What causes this issue?

In a dependency, you refer to a BOM of a material that does not exist
on the date you entered.

System Response

Download error.

How to fix this error?

For more information on the error environment, see the application log.
Check the dependency.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU401 - Material &1 has no BOM (BOM application &2, plant &3, SY-SUBRC &4) ?

  The SAP error message CU401 indicates that a material does not have a Bill of Materials (BOM) defined for a specific application in a particular plant. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations that require a BOM, such as production planning or material requirements planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that the specified material does not have a BOM created in the system for the specified plant and BOM application.
  Incorrect Plant or BOM Application: The error may also occur if the wrong plant or BOM application is specified in the transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material not being properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a BOM:
  
  Navigate to the BOM creation transaction (e.g., CS01).
  Enter the material number, plant, and BOM application.
  Fill in the necessary details to create the BOM and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs:
  
  Use transaction CS03 to display existing BOMs for the material in the specified plant and BOM application.
  If a BOM exists but is not linked correctly, you may need to adjust the settings or create a new BOM.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction MM03 to ensure that the material is correctly set up and that the relevant views (like MRP and BOM) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Application:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct BOM application code. Different applications may require different BOMs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to BOMs and materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Applications: Different BOM applications (e.g., production, engineering) may have different requirements and configurations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CU401 error and ensure that the material has the necessary BOM defined for the required operations.