How To Fix MPE_CM_BOM040 - A material of type &1 cannot be consumed by a material of type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_BOM - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 040

• Message text: A material of type &1 cannot be consumed by a material of type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM040 - A material of type &1 cannot be consumed by a material of type &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM040 indicates that there is an issue with the consumption of materials in a Bill of Materials (BOM) context. Specifically, it states that a material of one type cannot be consumed by a material of another type. This typically occurs in scenarios involving production orders, material requirements planning, or BOM processing.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an incompatibility between the material types involved in the transaction. For example, you might be trying to consume a raw material (e.g., a purchased material) with a finished product (e.g., a semi-finished product) that is not allowed to consume that type of material. Common reasons for this error include:
  
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types are not allowed to be used in specific contexts. For instance, a finished good may not be able to consume a service or a non-stock material.
  BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be configured correctly to allow the specified material types to interact.
  Master Data Issues: The material master records may not be set up correctly, leading to type mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPE_CM_BOM040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Types: Verify the material types involved in the transaction. Ensure that the material type of the consuming material is compatible with the material type of the consumed material.
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration: Check the BOM configuration to ensure that the materials listed can be consumed by the specified product. You may need to adjust the BOM to include compatible materials.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for both materials involved. Ensure that the settings, such as the material type and the relevant views (e.g., MRP, accounting), are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on material types and their compatibility.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage BOMs.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to display material master data and check the material type.
  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 perform the actions related to BOM and material consumption.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.