How To Fix IH042 - PM assembly & is not defined as a material component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 042

• Message text: PM assembly & is not defined as a material component

What causes this issue?

You have chosen <GL:assembly>assembly</> &V1& as a material component.
It is not defined as a material component however.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Select an item that is a valid material component.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH042 - PM assembly & is not defined as a material component ?

  The SAP error message IH042 indicates that a specific assembly (or component) is not defined as a material component in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP) when trying to create or process a maintenance order, production order, or similar document that references an assembly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Record: The assembly you are trying to use may not have been created as a material in the Material Master.
  Incorrect BOM (Bill of Materials): The assembly may not be included in the Bill of Materials for the relevant production or maintenance order.
  Incorrect Configuration: The assembly may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to it not being recognized as a valid component.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 to check if the assembly exists in the Material Master.
  If it does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Check BOM:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 to view the Bill of Materials and ensure that the assembly is included as a component.
  If it is missing, you can create or modify the BOM using transaction code CS01 or CS02.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the assembly is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the material type and ensuring it is set up for use in the relevant processes (e.g., PM, PP).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the material. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your organization regarding the creation and use of materials and assemblies in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly create and manage materials and BOMs in SAP to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IH042 error and ensure that the assembly is properly defined as a material component in your SAP system.