How To Fix IM023 - Assembly does not form part of the equipment BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Assembly does not form part of the equipment BOM

What causes this issue?

You selected an assembly that is not contained in the equipment or
functional location bill of material.

System Response

The system displays a message with this information.

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?

You can continue processing, even if the assembly is not in the bill of
material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM023 - Assembly does not form part of the equipment BOM ?

  The SAP error message IM023 ("Assembly does not form part of the equipment BOM") typically occurs in the context of equipment management and bill of materials (BOM) in SAP. This error indicates that the assembly you are trying to work with is not included in the BOM for the specified equipment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Entry: The assembly you are trying to reference is not listed in the BOM for the equipment.
  Incorrect Equipment Number: The equipment number you are using may not correspond to the BOM you are trying to access.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released for use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The assembly might not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM: Verify that the assembly is indeed part of the BOM for the equipment in question. You can do this by navigating to the BOM in SAP and checking the components listed.
  
  Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM and check if the assembly is included.
  
  
  
  Create/Update BOM: If the assembly is not part of the BOM, you may need to create a new BOM or update the existing one to include the assembly.
  
  Use transaction code CS01 to create a new BOM or CS02 to change an existing BOM.
  
  
  
  Verify Equipment Number: Ensure that you are using the correct equipment number that corresponds to the BOM you are trying to access.
  
  
  Check BOM Status: Make sure that the BOM is active and has been released. If it is not released, you will need to release it using transaction code CS02.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with BOMs and equipment management in SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM and equipment management.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify BOMs and equipment in SAP.
  
  
  Training: If you frequently encounter issues with BOMs and equipment, consider additional training on SAP's material management and equipment management modules.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IM023 error and ensure that the assembly is correctly included in the equipment BOM.