How To Fix MM234 - The alternative BOM & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 234

• Message text: The alternative BOM & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM234 - The alternative BOM & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM234 indicates that the system could not find an alternative Bill of Materials (BOM) for the material you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is looking for an alternative BOM that has been defined for a specific material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative BOM: The primary cause of this error is that the alternative BOM you are trying to access does not exist in the system for the specified material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative BOM may not have been configured correctly in the system, or it may not have been assigned to the material.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The error may also occur if you are trying to access an alternative BOM for a material or plant that does not have the alternative BOM defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the alternative BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM transaction (e.g., CS03) and check if the alternative BOM exists for the material in question.
  Ensure that the alternative BOM is correctly defined and assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Alternative BOM:
  
  If the alternative BOM does not exist, you may need to create it using the BOM creation transaction (e.g., CS01).
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to update it.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct material number and plant code when trying to access the alternative BOM.
  Check if the alternative BOM is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management for additional guidance on how to manage alternative BOMs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs in SAP (e.g., standard BOM, alternative BOM, etc.) and how they are used in production planning.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.