How To Fix KOSA103 - No alternative BOM &1 or BOM usage &2 for material &3 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KOSA - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 103

• Message text: No alternative BOM &1 or BOM usage &2 for material &3 found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KOSA103 - No alternative BOM &1 or BOM usage &2 for material &3 found ?

  The SAP error message KOSA103 indicates that the system could not find an alternative Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specified material under the given BOM usage. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or when trying to create a production order, where the system is looking for a BOM to use for a specific material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that there is no BOM defined for the specified material in the system for the given BOM usage.
  Incorrect BOM Usage: The BOM usage specified may not match any existing BOMs for that material.
  Material Not Defined: The material number provided may not be correctly defined in the system or may not have a BOM assigned to it.
  Alternative BOMs: If the system is looking for an alternative BOM and none exists, this error will also be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (CS01, CS02, or CS03) and verify if a BOM exists for the specified material and BOM usage.
  If a BOM does not exist, you will need to create one using CS01 (Create BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Usage:
  
  Ensure that the BOM usage you are trying to access is correct. Common usages include production (usage 1), engineering (usage 2), etc.
  If you are using a specific BOM usage, make sure that it is defined for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify that the material number is correctly defined in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Ensure that the material type allows for BOMs and that it is not marked as a non-BOM material.
  
  
  
  Alternative BOMs:
  
  If you are expecting an alternative BOM, check if alternative BOMs are defined for the material. You can do this in the BOM overview screen.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs for the specified material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the BOM usage or how to create a BOM, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their usages.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to BOMs and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KOSA103 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is available for the material in question.