How To Fix IH016 - BOM application & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 016

• Message text: BOM application & does not exist

What causes this issue?

This error is caused becasue:
You have either entered a <GL:BOM_application>BOM application</>
<LB>&V1&</> which is not defined in your system, or
a BOM application has not been maintained for plant maintenance in
Customizing.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or contact the system administrator.
Procedure for system administration
In Customizing, make an entry for a BOM application for Plant
Maintenance:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLI0OICT>Execute Customizing</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH016 - BOM application & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IH016 typically indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) application does not exist for the specified material or equipment. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access or create a BOM for a material that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified material or equipment has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number or equipment number entered may be incorrect or does not correspond to an existing record in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs for the specified material or equipment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or incorrect configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if the BOM exists for the specified material or equipment. You can do this by using transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to check if the BOM is defined.
  Create BOM: If the BOM does not exist, you can create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). Ensure that you have the correct material number and other required details.
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number or equipment number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access BOMs. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to ensure that all related master data is correctly set up and that there are no missing links.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and ensure you are working with the correct type for your needs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM management that may address specific problems or bugs.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.