How To Fix FV_PROD_VERS050 - Enter versioned BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FV_PROD_VERS - Messages for Production Version Maintenance

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Enter versioned BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV_PROD_VERS050 - Enter versioned BOM ?

  The SAP error message FV_PROD_VERS050, which states "Enter versioned BOM," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a versioned Bill of Materials (BOM) but one has not been specified or is not available for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Versioned BOM: The material you are working with does not have a versioned BOM defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle versioned BOMs properly.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are executing may specifically require a versioned BOM, and the system is unable to find one.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM management transaction (e.g., CS01, CS02, or CS03) and check if a versioned BOM exists for the material.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a versioned BOM using the appropriate transaction (CS01) and ensure that you specify the version.
  
  
  
  Specify the Version:
  
  When prompted for a BOM version in your transaction, make sure to enter the correct version number that corresponds to the material you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up to use versioned BOMs. Check the relevant views in the material master (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, and BOM views).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management to understand how versioning works and how to set it up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and create versioned BOMs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Versioning: In SAP, BOM versioning allows for the management of different configurations of a product over time. Each version can represent a different set of components or structures.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to BOM management and versioning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FV_PROD_VERS050 error and successfully work with versioned BOMs in SAP.