How To Fix MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY018 - Material &1 is not used in any BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Material &1 is not used in any BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY018 - Material &1 is not used in any BOM ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY018 indicates that the material specified (denoted as &1) is not used in any Bill of Materials (BOM). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires the material to be associated with a BOM, such as creating or modifying a production order, or when working with configuration management.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Assigned to BOM: The most common cause is that the material you are trying to use does not have any BOM associated with it.
  Incorrect Material Number: You may have entered an incorrect material number or the material may not exist in the system.
  BOM Deletion: The BOM for the material may have been deleted or not created yet.
  BOM Status: The BOM might be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., inactive).
  Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if a BOM exists for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) and entering the material number and plant.
  Create or Update BOM: If no BOM exists, you will need to create one using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If a BOM exists but is not correct, you may need to update it using CS02 (Change BOM).
  Verify Material Number: Ensure that you are using the correct material number. You can check this in the material master using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Check BOM Status: Ensure that the BOM is active and not in a status that would prevent its use.
  Plant Assignment: If the BOM exists for a different plant, you may need to create a plant-specific BOM for the material in the relevant plant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and how they relate to your materials.
  Material Master: Familiarize yourself with the material master data and how it interacts with BOMs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is properly associated with a BOM in your SAP system.