How To Fix CUM01001 - BOM usage not defined

CUM01001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUM01 - Message Class for Displaying Configuration Model

• Message number: 001

• Message text: BOM usage not defined

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CUM01001 - Details

• The SAP error message CUM01001, which states "BOM usage not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to create or access a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, but the system cannot find a defined BOM usage for the specified material or configuration. BOM usage is a key parameter that determines how a BOM is utilized in different contexts, such as production, sales, or engineering.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined BOM Usage: The specific BOM usage you are trying to access has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material or configuration you are working with may not have the appropriate BOM usage assigned.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the material or BOM may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs for the specified usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define BOM Usage:
  
  Go to the BOM configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: CS01 or CS02).
  Check if