How To Fix CX003 - No bill of material exists for material "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No bill of material exists for material "&"

What causes this issue?

No bill of material exists for material &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create a BOM for the material or choose another material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX003 - No bill of material exists for material "&" ?

  The SAP error message CX003 indicates that there is no bill of material (BOM) available for the specified material. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations that require a BOM, such as production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), or when creating a production order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the specified material.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be of a type that requires a BOM (e.g., non-stock materials).
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant you are working with.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released for use.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number specified may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a BOM: If a BOM does not exist for the material, you will need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  Ensure you enter the correct material number and plant.
  Define the components and quantities required for the BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Existing BOMs: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material.
  
  Verify that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type: Ensure that the material type is appropriate for having a BOM. You can check this in the material master using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  Check BOM Status: If a BOM exists, ensure that it is released and active. You can check the status in the BOM details.
  
  
  Correct Material Number: Double-check the material number you are using in your transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS12: BOM Comparison
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their applications.
  Material Master: Familiarize yourself with the material master data and its configuration, as it plays a crucial role in BOM assignment.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CX003 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is in place for your material.