How To Fix KM488 - The costed multilevel BOM for represent. material &1 contains errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 488

• Message text: The costed multilevel BOM for represent. material &1 contains errors

What causes this issue?

The valuated multilevel BOM for material &V1& in plant &V2& for costing
variant &V4& and costing date &V3& either contains errors or is
incomplete.

System Response

The valuated multilevel BOM cannot be represented in the Planning
Processor.

How to fix this error?

Check your data in Product Cost Planning and the definition of your
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK18KET3>costing key</> in Profit Center
Accounting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM488 - The costed multilevel BOM for represent. material &1 contains errors ?

  The SAP error message KM488 indicates that there are issues with the costed multilevel Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material. This error typically arises during the costing process when the system encounters inconsistencies or errors in the BOM structure or its components.
  Causes of KM488 Error
  
  Missing Components: One or more components in the BOM may be missing or not properly defined.
  Incorrect BOM Structure: The BOM may have an incorrect hierarchy or structure, leading to issues in cost calculation.
  Invalid Material Master Data: The material master data for the components or the main material may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be compatible with the BOM.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the period in which the costing is being performed.
  Errors in Quantity Structure: The quantities defined in the BOM may not be valid or may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions to KM488 Error
  
  Check BOM Structure: Review the BOM for the material in question. Ensure that all components are correctly defined and that the structure is valid.
  Validate Material Master Data: Ensure that all materials involved in the BOM have complete and accurate master data, including valuation class, material type, and other relevant fields.
  Review Costing Variant: Check the costing variant settings to ensure they are appropriate for the BOM and the materials involved.
  Activate BOM: If the BOM is inactive, activate it and ensure it is valid for the relevant period.
  Check for Missing Components: Ensure that all components listed in the BOM are available and correctly defined in the system.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM) to check for inconsistencies and correct them.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Execute Costing Run
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and costing processes.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the KM488 error in SAP.