Message type: E = Error
Message class: MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG -
Message number: 016
Message text: No latest BOM exists
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MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG016
- No latest BOM exists ?The SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG016 ("No latest BOM exists") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when the system is unable to find a valid Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material or product. This can happen during various processes, such as production order creation, material requirement planning, or when trying to view or analyze BOM data. Causes: Missing BOM: The most common cause is that there is no BOM created for the material in question. Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be of a type that supports BOMs (e.g., non-stock materials). BOM Status: The BOM may exist but is not marked as active or is in a status that prevents it from being used. Plant-Specific BOM: The BOM may not exist for the specific plant or location where the operation is being performed. Versioning Issues: If versioning is used, the latest version of the BOM may not
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