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 This can happen if the BOM was deliberately deactivated or if it has been replaced by a newer version.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