How To Fix MPE_BOM_INVERSION001 - No BOM exists for alternative &2, usage &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_BOM_INVERSION - Text for BOM inversion report

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No BOM exists for alternative &2, usage &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_BOM_INVERSION001 - No BOM exists for alternative &2, usage &3 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_BOM_INVERSION001 indicates that there is no Bill of Materials (BOM) available for a specified alternative and usage. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or material management when the system is trying to access a BOM that does not exist for the given parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that the BOM for the specified alternative and usage does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Alternative or Usage: The alternative or usage specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not defined in the BOM master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the BOM data, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the specified material, alternative, and usage.
  Ensure that you are entering the correct material number, alternative, and usage.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If the BOM exists but is not correctly configured, you can update it using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM).
  
  
  
  Verify Alternative and Usage:
  
  Ensure that the alternative and usage you are trying to access are correctly defined in the BOM settings.
  Check the configuration settings in the BOM to ensure that the alternatives are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the BOM data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM management for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Usage: BOMs can have different usages (e.g., production, engineering, etc.), and it is essential to ensure that you are using the correct one.
  Alternative BOMs: If you are working with alternative BOMs, ensure that the alternative you are trying to access is correctly defined and active.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  CS12: Display BOM for a group of materials
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary BOM data is available for your operations.