How To Fix /J7L/WF004 - Automatic matchup of bills of material not possible

/J7L/WF004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /J7L/WF -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Automatic matchup of bills of material not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /J7L/WF004 - Automatic matchup of bills of material not possible ?

  The SAP error message /J7L/WF004 Automatic matchup of bills of material not possible typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the automatic matching of bills of material (BOM) during a production or planning process. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing BOM: The system cannot find the required BOM for the material in question. This could be due to the BOM not being created or not being assigned to the material.
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow it to be used for production or planning (e.g., inactive or obsolete).
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a BOM, the system may not be able to determine which version to use.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading