How To Fix MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG022 - BOM item has no reference point

MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: BOM item has no reference point

What causes this issue?

A reference point is not maintained in the BOM item.

System Response

Reference points are used to assign BOM items to network activities. If
you copy networks and use BOM transfer (transaction <AB>CN33_N</>), you
can use reference points to automatically assign BOM items to every
individual network.

How to fix this error?

1. Populate the reference point in the BOM item (<LS>Manage Bill of
Material</> app).
2. Re-explode the current BOM version.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG022 - BOM item has no reference point ?

  The SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG022 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) item does not have a reference point. This typically occurs in the context of managing BOMs in SAP, particularly when dealing with installation or configuration of materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Point: The BOM item is expected to have a reference point (like a component or assembly) that it is associated with, but this reference is missing or not properly defined.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be configured correctly, leading to missing links between components and assemblies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or BOM data that prevent the system from recognizing the reference point.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a BOM, the system may be looking at an outdated or incorrect version that lacks the necessary reference points.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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