How To Fix IEN253 - No BOM item or structure gap for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: No BOM item or structure gap for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN253 - No BOM item or structure gap for material & ?

  The SAP error message IEN253 ("No BOM item or structure gap for material &") typically occurs when there is an issue related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid BOM item or that there is a gap in the BOM structure for the specified material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The material does not have an associated BOM defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to use BOMs.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The BOM may not be valid for the specific plant or storage location you are working with.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, the system may not be able to find the correct one.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the BOM data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if a BOM exists for the material in question. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Create or Update BOM: If no BOM exists, you may need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If a BOM exists but is inactive, you may need to activate or release it.
  Check Material Type: Ensure that the material type is set up to allow BOMs. You can check this in the material master data using transaction code MM03.
  Validate Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the BOM is valid for the specific plant or storage location you are working with. You can check this in the BOM details.
  Review BOM Versions: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, ensure that the correct version is being referenced.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the BOM data to identify any discrepancies or errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS12: Display BOMs for a Material
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and their configurations.
  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 beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.