How To Fix CUOBOM1003 - Material & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUOBOM1 - Configurable Order BOM

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUOBOM1003 - Material & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CUOBOM1003 typically indicates that a material specified in a Bill of Materials (BOM) does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a BOM, or when trying to access a material that has not been properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to reference in the BOM has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: There may be a typo or incorrect material number being used.
  Material Status: The material might be inactive or blocked for use.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The material may not be available in the specific plant you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and see if it is found.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01. Ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct number.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and not blocked. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the material master data under the plant-specific views.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  BOM Configuration:
  
  If you are working with a BOM, ensure that all components listed in the BOM are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on BOM management and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CUOBOM1003 error and ensure that the materials referenced in your BOMs are valid and correctly configured in the SAP system.