How To Fix IH018 - Equipment & does not have a BOM with relevant items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Equipment & does not have a BOM with relevant items

What causes this issue?

<GL:equipment>Equipment</> &V1& does not have a bill of material with
any items that are relevant according to your initial selection.

System Response

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH018 - Equipment & does not have a BOM with relevant items ?

  The SAP error message IH018 indicates that the equipment you are trying to work with does not have a Bill of Materials (BOM) associated with it that contains relevant items. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance management or production planning when the system expects a BOM for the equipment but cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the equipment has not been assigned a BOM in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Assignment: The BOM may exist, but it is not correctly linked to the equipment.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the specific equipment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign a BOM:
  
  If the equipment does not have a BOM, you need to create one. You can do this using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If a BOM already exists, ensure it is correctly assigned to the equipment using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM).
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Verify that the BOM is active and valid for the relevant plant and equipment. You can check the validity dates and status in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Link BOM to Equipment:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is linked to the equipment in the equipment master record. You can do this by navigating to the equipment master data using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment) and checking the BOM assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to recognize BOMs for equipment.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes, custom developments or user exits may affect how BOMs are processed. Check if there are any customizations that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on BOM management and equipment master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM and equipment management.
  
  
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with BOMs and equipment management in SAP, consider training or consulting with a knowledgeable colleague or SAP consultant.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IH018 error and ensure that your equipment is properly linked to a BOM with relevant items.