How To Fix CX018 - BOM for material "&" is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 018

• Message text: BOM for material "&" is inactive

What causes this issue?

You cannot explode the BOM for material &v1& because the status of the
BOM is set to inactive for this application area.
On the initial configuration simulation screen, you enter an
application for which you want to simulate the BOM explosion. The
application controls how the BOM is exploded in various application
areas (for example, production or sales order).

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?

Check the status of the BOM (header) in a BOM maintenance function.
Check the IMG for BOMs to see the areas in which the BOM is exploded
according to the application, using function <LS>Logistics ->
Production -> Master data -> BOMs -> Alternative determination ->
Define applications</>. The status of the BOM you want to explode must
be defined as active for these application areas.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX018 - BOM for material "&" is inactive ?

  The SAP error message "CX018 BOM for material '&' is inactive" indicates that the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material is currently inactive. This can prevent the system from using the BOM in production or planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive BOM: The BOM for the specified material has been marked as inactive. This can happen if the BOM was deliberately deactivated or if it has been replaced by a newer version.
  Versioning: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, the active version may not be the one currently being referenced.
  Date Validity: The BOM may be inactive due to date constraints, meaning it is not valid for the current date or the date being referenced in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to view or activate the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS03) and enter the material number to check the status of the BOM.
  Verify if the BOM is marked as inactive.
  
  
  
  Activate the BOM:
  
  If the BOM is inactive and you have the necessary permissions, you can activate it using transaction CS02 (Change BOM).
  Select the BOM and change its status to active.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is valid for the current date. If it is not, you may need to adjust the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Versions:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the BOM, ensure that the correct version is being referenced in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Authorizations:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to activate the BOM, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for BOM management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS05: Change BOM Status
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific uses.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the BOM for the specified material is active and usable in your SAP environment.