How To Fix MPE_CM_BOM001 - There is no Material assigned to Part Type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_BOM - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 001

• Message text: There is no Material assigned to Part Type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM001 - There is no Material assigned to Part Type &1 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM001, which states "There is no Material assigned to Part Type &1," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management or when working with parts in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a material associated with the specified part type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Assignment: The part type specified in the error message does not have a material assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the part type may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a material assignment.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, such as using an incorrect part type or material number.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained or may be inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CS01 for creating BOM, CS02 for changing BOM) and verify if the part type has a material assigned.
  If not, assign the appropriate material to the part type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the part type in the system. Ensure that it is set up to allow material assignments.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the part type is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Verify the part type and material number entered in the transaction. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to existing records in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  If the material is missing, create or activate the material in the material master (transaction MM01 for creating a material, MM02 for changing).
  Ensure that the material is set to the correct status (active) and has all required data filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOM and material management for additional guidance on resolving this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01, CS02, CS03 (for BOM management) and MM01, MM02, MM03 (for material master management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials and BOMs.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.