How To Fix MPE_CM_BOM004 - BOM Usage is not specified for Part Type &1

MPE_CM_BOM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_BOM - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 004

• Message text: BOM Usage is not specified for Part Type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM004 - BOM Usage is not specified for Part Type &1 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM004, which states "BOM Usage is not specified for Part Type &1," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a BOM usage for the specified part type, which is necessary for the system to process BOM-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Usage: The primary cause of this error is that the BOM usage for the specified part type has not been defined in the system. BOM usage is a critical parameter that determines how a BOM is utilized in different contexts (e.g., production, engineering, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the part type is not correctly linked to a BOM usage.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the part type is incorrectly specified or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define BOM Usage:
  
  Navigate to the BOM configuration