How To Fix IM024 - Equipment has no bill of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Equipment has no bill of material

What causes this issue?

You entered an <GL:assembly>assembly</> for a piece of
<GL:equipment>equipment</> that has no <GL:bill_of_material>bill of
material</>.

System Response

The system allows you to use the assembly.

How to fix this error?

Check whether using the assembly makes sense in this case.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM024 - Equipment has no bill of material ?

  The SAP error message IM024 ("Equipment has no bill of material") typically occurs in the context of maintenance management or production planning when you attempt to perform an operation that requires a bill of materials (BOM) for a specific piece of equipment, but no BOM is defined for that equipment in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that the equipment in question does not have an associated bill of materials. A BOM is necessary for various processes, such as maintenance planning, production, or inventory management.
  Incorrect Equipment Number: The equipment number you are trying to use may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the equipment master data or the BOM itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a BOM: If the equipment requires a BOM, you need to create one. This can be done using the transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) in SAP. Ensure that you enter the correct equipment number and the necessary components.
  Check Equipment Master Data: Verify that the equipment number you are using is correct and that it is properly set up in the system. You can check this using transaction code IE03 (Display Equipment).
  Assign BOM to Equipment: If a BOM already exists but is not assigned to the equipment, you may need to link the BOM to the equipment. This can be done in the equipment master data.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for BOM creation and assignment.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs and equipment data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to BOMs and equipment.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to equipment management and BOMs for a deeper understanding of the processes involved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.