How To Fix MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT015 - EBOM (matl &1, plnt &2, usage &3, alternative &4) not found in hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT - Message class for Engineering Snapshots

• Message number: 015

• Message text: EBOM (matl &1, plnt &2, usage &3, alternative &4) not found in hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT015 - EBOM (matl &1, plnt &2, usage &3, alternative &4) not found in hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_ENG_SNPSHT015 indicates that a specific Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) cannot be found in the hierarchy for the specified material, plant, usage, and alternative. This error typically arises during planning or production processes when the system is unable to locate the required BOM for a given material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified material (matl &1), plant (plnt &2), usage (usage &3), and alternative (alternative &4) has not been created or is not active.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BOM may exist, but it might not be correctly configured for the specified plant or usage.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect material numbers or plant codes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the BOM.
  Versioning Issues: The BOM might exist in a different version that is not currently active or valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Existence: Verify if the BOM exists for the specified material and plant using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM). Ensure that the BOM is active and correctly configured.
  Create or Update BOM: If the BOM does not exist, create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM). If it exists but is not configured correctly, update it as necessary.
  Check Usage and Alternative: Ensure that the usage and alternative specified in the error message are correct. If they are not needed, consider using the default values.
  Review Master Data: Check the material master data for any inconsistencies. Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to verify the material details.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOM. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Version Control: If versioning is in use, ensure that the correct version of the BOM is active and being referenced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS01: Create BOM
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., Engineering BOM, Production BOM) and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BOM management and planning processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.