How To Fix IO107 - Equipment & has no BOM --> assembly will be refreshed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Equipment & has no BOM --> assembly will be refreshed

What causes this issue?

You have entered an assembly for a piece of equipment that has no BOM.

System Response

As you can only enter assemblies that are contained in the equipment
BOM, the entry of an assembly is not possible in this case.
The system will refresh the assembly entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO107 - Equipment & has no BOM --> assembly will be refreshed ?

  The SAP error message IO107 indicates that an equipment item does not have a Bill of Materials (BOM) associated with it, which is necessary for certain operations, particularly in the context of maintenance or production planning. This message typically arises in the context of Integrated Planning or when working with maintenance orders in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that the equipment (or assembly) you are trying to work with does not have a BOM defined in the system. BOMs are essential for defining the components that make up an assembly or equipment.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not correctly set up to recognize the BOM for the equipment.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the equipment not being properly linked to the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign a BOM:
  
  Navigate to the BOM creation transaction (e.g., CS01) and create a BOM for the equipment if it does not exist.
  If a BOM already exists, ensure that it is correctly assigned to the equipment in question.
  
  
  
  Check Equipment Master Data:
  
  Verify the equipment master data to ensure that it is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate BOM.
  Use transaction IE02 to check and modify the equipment details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the BOM functionality is correctly set up for the equipment type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Refresh or Reprocess:
  
  If the BOM has been created or corrected, you may need to refresh the assembly or reprocess the order to clear the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and how they relate to equipment.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs and equipment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IO107 error and ensure that your equipment is properly linked to a BOM.