How To Fix ME115 - New BOM explosion cannot be carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: New BOM explosion cannot be carried out

What causes this issue?

A new BOM explosion may not be possible for one of the following
reasons:
It was not possible to determine a BOM that was valid on the release
date.
Components have already been withdrawn from stock with the
subcontractor (delivery for PO item already completed).
The PO item has been deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME115 - New BOM explosion cannot be carried out ?

  The SAP error message ME115, which states "New BOM explosion cannot be carried out," typically occurs when there are issues related to the Bill of Materials (BOM) in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of production orders, material requirements planning (MRP), or when trying to explode a BOM for a specific material.
  Causes of ME115 Error
  
  Missing BOM: The BOM for the material in question may not exist or may not be valid for the specified plant or version.
  Inactive BOM: The BOM might be inactive or not valid for the current date.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in BOM explosion.
  BOM Usage: The BOM usage might not be appropriate for the operation being performed (e.g., production vs. sales).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being exploded.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data.
  
  Solutions to ME115 Error
  
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify that the BOM exists for the material and plant in question. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM is correctly defined.
  
  
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required date. You can check the validity dates in the BOM details.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up, including the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, and Work Scheduling).
  
  
  Check BOM Usage: Confirm that the BOM usage is appropriate for the context in which you are trying to use it. For example, ensure that the BOM is set for production if you are creating a production order.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for BOM processing are correct.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and work with BOMs. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List (to check MRP-related issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for additional assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME115 error in SAP.