How To Fix M3651 - No matching alternative BOM exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 651

• Message text: No matching alternative BOM exists

What causes this issue?

You have entered an alternative BOM and/or BOM usage, but no bill of
material with these values exists for the material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN
Create a bill of material with the specified alternative BOM and BOM
usage.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3651 - No matching alternative BOM exists ?

  The SAP error message M3651 "No matching alternative BOM exists" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a Bill of Materials (BOM) that matches the criteria specified in the transaction or operation you are trying to perform. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during production order creation, material requirement planning, or when trying to display a BOM.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM defined for the material in the specified plant or for the specific alternative BOM.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material number or plant specified may not have a BOM associated with it.
  Alternative BOM Not Defined: If you are trying to access an alternative BOM, it may not be defined or activated in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be inactive or not released for use.
  Versioning Issues: If you are using versioning for BOMs, the version you are trying to access may not exist or may not be valid for the current date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if a BOM exists for the material and plant you are working with. Ensure that the BOM is active and released.
  Verify Material and Plant: Double-check that you are using the correct material number and plant code in your transaction.
  Alternative BOM Configuration: If you are looking for an alternative BOM, ensure that it is defined and activated in the system. You can check this in transaction CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is in a status that allows it to be used (e.g., it should be released).
  Check BOM Validity: If you are using BOM versions, ensure that the version you are trying to access is valid for the current date.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or configuration settings related to BOMs in your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a Material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and their specific configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM processing that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further troubleshooting steps.