How To Fix M_OBOM_WB_GNRL053 - There are no order BOMs for sales order item &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_OBOM_WB_GNRL - OEWB: allgemeine Fehlermeldungen

• Message number: 053

• Message text: There are no order BOMs for sales order item &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL053 - There are no order BOMs for sales order item &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL053 indicates that there are no order Bill of Materials (BOMs) available for the specified sales order item. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a sales order that requires a BOM, but the system cannot find a corresponding BOM for the item in question.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the material in question for the specific sales order.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the BOM.
  Sales Order Item Not Configured: The sales order item may not be configured correctly to use a BOM.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the sales order item.
  Plant or Location Issues: The BOM may not be available for the plant or location associated with the sales order item.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  Check if a BOM exists for the material in the relevant plant. If not, create a new BOM using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If a BOM exists but is not valid for the sales order item, you may need to update it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the sales order item. You can check the status using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order Configuration:
  
  Verify that the sales order item is configured correctly to use a BOM. Check the item category and ensure it is set up to allow BOM processing.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Location:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant and that the sales order item is being processed in the same plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to BOMs and sales orders.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS02 (Change BOM) and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage and verify BOMs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales order BOM) and their specific uses.
  Sales Order Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for sales orders in SAP, particularly regarding item categories and BOM usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.