How To Fix CX111 - BOM for material '&' does not exist or cannot be exploded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 111

• Message text: BOM for material '&' does not exist or cannot be exploded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX111 - BOM for material '&' does not exist or cannot be exploded ?

  The SAP error message CX111 indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material. The message states that the BOM for the material represented by the placeholder '&' either does not exist or cannot be exploded. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the specified material has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released for use.
  Plant Assignment: The BOM may not be assigned to the plant from which you are trying to access it.
  BOM Type: The BOM type may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or explode the BOM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number is correct and exists in the system. You can check this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and has been released. You can check the status in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. If it is not, you may need to create a new BOM for the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Type:
  
  Ensure that the BOM type is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform. Different BOM types may have different functionalities.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and explode the BOM. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  BOM Types: Familiarize yourself with different BOM types (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM) and their specific uses.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CX111 error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.