How To Fix MIGO036 - You have to choose an item to explode the BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIGO - Inventory Management: Interface

• Message number: 036

• Message text: You have to choose an item to explode the BOM

What causes this issue?

You want to explode a <DS:GLOS.3526C3F9AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>BOM
item</>, but you have not placed the cursor on the item concerned.

System Response

The system cannot explode the BOM.

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor on the item that you want to explode.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIGO036 - You have to choose an item to explode the BOM ?

  The SAP error message MIGO036 ("You have to choose an item to explode the BOM") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods movement (such as a goods receipt or transfer posting) in the MIGO transaction, but the system requires you to select a specific item for which the Bill of Materials (BOM) needs to be exploded.
  Cause:
  
  No Item Selected: You may not have selected an item in the MIGO transaction that has a BOM associated with it.
  BOM Not Defined: The material you are trying to process may not have a BOM defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not support BOM explosion.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or BOM settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Item: Ensure that you have selected an item in the MIGO transaction that has a BOM. You can do this by clicking on the item in the item overview section.
  Check BOM: Verify that a BOM exists for the material you are trying to process. You can do this by using transaction CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM is correctly defined for the material.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are using in MIGO is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform. Some document types may not require BOM explosion.
  Material Master Check: Check the material master data to ensure that the material is set up correctly and that it is marked for BOM explosion if necessary.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for BOM and material management are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and how they are used in your organization.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and MIGO transactions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions in MIGO and access BOM data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MIGO036 error and successfully process your goods movement.