How To Fix EI601 - Application of bill of material does not exist


EI601 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

  • Message number: 601

  • Message text: Application of bill of material does not exist

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI601 - Application of bill of material does not exist ?
    The SAP error message EI601, which states "Application of bill of material does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid Bill of Materials (BOM) for the material you are trying to process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during production order creation, material planning, or when trying to perform a cost estimate.
    Causes:
    
    Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM created for the material in the specified plant or for the specified usage.
    Incorrect Plant/Usage: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant or usage you are trying to access.
    BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
    Material Type: The material type may not be configured to use BOMs.
    Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the BOM from being recognized.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check BOM Existence:
    
    Use transaction code CS03 to display the

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