How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS039 - Cannot determine BOM; enter BOM usage or BOM application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS - Messages for BOMBOS Interface

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Cannot determine BOM; enter BOM usage or BOM application

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To determine the bill of material for the selected materials, enter
either the BOM usage or BOM application in the selection screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS039 - Cannot determine BOM; enter BOM usage or BOM application ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS039 indicates that the system is unable to determine the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material because it requires additional information regarding the BOM usage or BOM application. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when trying to access or create a BOM.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Usage/Application: The BOM usage or application is not specified in the transaction or function you are trying to execute. BOMs can be used for different purposes (e.g., production, engineering, sales) and must be specified accordingly.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material for which you are trying to access the BOM may not have the correct BOM data set up in the material master.
  BOM Not Created: The BOM for the specified material may not have been created yet.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the BOM data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify BOM Usage/Application: When prompted, ensure that you enter the correct BOM usage or application. This can typically be done in the transaction where you are trying to access the BOM.
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data is correctly set up and that the BOM is assigned to the material. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to view the material master.
  Create BOM: If the BOM does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). Ensure that you specify the correct material and BOM usage.
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and not marked for deletion.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Usage Types: Common BOM usages include:
  
  1: Production
  2: Engineering
  3: Sales
  4: Costing
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully access or create the required BOM in SAP.