How To Fix EDESK_CORE176 - No Material BOM for material &1 available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_CORE - Engineering Desktop: Central Functions

• Message number: 176

• Message text: No Material BOM for material &1 available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDESK_CORE176 - No Material BOM for material &1 available ?

  The SAP error message EDESK_CORE176 indicates that there is no Bill of Materials (BOM) available for the specified material. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a BOM is required for production or planning processes, but the system cannot find one for the given material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the specified material.
  Incorrect Material: The material number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant where the operation is being executed.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the required date.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the BOM for the material.
  
  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).
  Check Material Number: Verify that the material number is correct and exists in the system using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Check Plant Assignment: Ensure that the BOM is created for the correct plant. You can check this in the BOM details.
  Activate BOM: If the BOM exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new valid BOM.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Use Transaction CS02: If you need to modify an existing BOM, you can use transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) to make necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and ensure you are working with the correct type for your process.
  BOM Validity: Check the validity dates of the BOM to ensure it is valid for the current date.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDESK_CORE176 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is available for the material in question.