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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 BOM for the material and verify if it exists for the correct plant and usage.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a BOM using transaction code CS01.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Usage:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is created for the correct plant and that the usage is appropriate for your process (e.g., production, engineering, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and released. You can check the status in the BOM display screen.
  
  
  
  Material Master Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material type is set up to allow BOMs. You can check this in the material master record using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction CST04 to check for inconsistencies in BOM data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their applications.
  Usage of BOMs: Familiarize yourself with the various usages of BOMs in SAP, such as production, sales, and engineering.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display multi-level BOM
  CS12: Display BOM for a 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 identify the cause of the EI601 error and implement the appropriate solution.