How To Fix M3644 - No matching alternative BOM exists

M3644 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 644

• Message text: No matching alternative BOM exists

What causes this issue?

Either the combination of alternative BOM and BOM usage entered by you
does not exist for the material, or the period of validity and/or lot
size range of the production version is not fully contained in the
BOM's period of validity/lot size range.

System Response

The system checks the validity of the combination you have entered
using quantity structure determination "++++" from Costing. This
quantity structure determination must be configured so as to meet the
maximum check requirements in material master record maintenance.

How to fix this error?

Check the configuration in Customizing.
If you are not authorized to do so, contact your systems administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3644 - No matching alternative BOM exists ?

  The SAP error message M3644 "No matching alternative BOM exists" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a suitable Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material or production order. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common reason is that there is no BOM created for the material in question.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not marked for the relevant plant or production version.
  Alternative BOM Not Defined: If the system is looking for an alternative BOM and none is defined, this error will occur.
  Plant/Version Mismatch: The BOM may exist for a different plant or production version than the one being used in the transaction.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not allow for BOMs to be created or used.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that