How To Fix M3809 - No application for the BOM selection can be determined

M3809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 809

• Message text: No application for the BOM selection can be determined

What causes this issue?

You have entered an alternative BOM or a BOM usage. The system
thereupon tried to find the application for the BOM selection. This is
necessary for finding the alternative BOMs possible.

System Response

The system could not find any application for the BOM selection.

How to fix this error?

You can specify this application in Customizing for <LS>Product Cost
Controlling</> in <LS>Define Quantity Structure Determination</>. You
should maintain an entry with quantity structure determination ID
<LB>++++</>.
<DS:TRANS.OKK5>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3809 - Details

• The SAP error message M3809 ("No application for the BOM selection can be determined") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid Bill of Materials (BOM) for the material you are trying to process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a production order, a sales order, or during material planning.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the specified material and plant combination does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Usage: The BOM usage type may not be set correctly, or the BOM may not be valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Plant/Material Configuration: The material may not be assigned to the correct plant, or the BOM may not be valid for that specific plant.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not released for use.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to find the BOM may not match any existing BOMs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify