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:
  
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