How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MEC044 - Material BOM does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_MEC - Message Class for Manufacturing Engineering Cockpit

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Material BOM does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC044 - Material BOM does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MEC044 indicates that a Material Bill of Materials (BOM) does not exist for the specified material in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations that require a BOM, such as production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), or when creating production orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that the BOM for the specified material has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Material: The material number entered may be incorrect or may not correspond to a material that has a BOM.
  Plant/Location Issues: The BOM may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant or location you are working with.
  BOM Status: The BOM may be inactive or not valid for the current date or plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the BOM exists for the material in question.
  Enter the material number and the plant to see if a BOM is available.
  
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM does not exist, you can create it using transaction code CS01 (Create BOM).
  If the BOM exists but is not valid for the specified plant, you may need to create a new BOM for that plant or update the existing one.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are using is correct. You can check this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Check BOM Status:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is active and valid for the required date range. You can check the validity dates in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the BOM settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and ensure you are working with the correct type.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on BOM management and related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOMs and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MPE_PLAN_MEC044 error and implement the appropriate solution.