How To Fix IEN251 - BOM does not have an item with material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: BOM does not have an item with material &

What causes this issue?

The superior equipment does not contain the material you are trying to
dismantle.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a material that is installed in the superior equipment, or choose
a different superior equipment item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN251 - BOM does not have an item with material & ?

  The SAP error message IEN251 indicates that there is an issue with a Bill of Materials (BOM) where the system cannot find an item with the specified material number. This error typically occurs during operations such as creating or modifying a BOM, or when trying to use a BOM in production or planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material number specified in the BOM does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Usage: The BOM may not be correctly assigned to the material or may not be valid for the specific plant or production version.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or BOM master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM for the specified material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  Verify BOM Assignment: Ensure that the BOM is correctly assigned to the material and that it is valid for the relevant plant and production version. You can check this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Check BOM Status: Make sure that the BOM is active and has been released. You can check the status in the BOM details.
  Review BOM Components: If you are creating or modifying a BOM, ensure that all components listed in the BOM are valid materials and exist in the system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM and the material in question.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the BOM and material data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.